Rotation Effect: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

Mathematics
Grade 7
13 questions
~26 mins
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This worksheet explores common errors and misconceptions related to the Rotation Effect in enlargement with negative scale factors, aimed at developing deeper understanding for Grade 7 students.

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Rotation Effect: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

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Grade Grade 7
A

Fluency & Practice

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate the coordinates of a point (3, 4) after a 90° rotation about the origin with a negative scale factor of -1.
[2 marks]
2.
Rotate the point (5, -2) 180° about the origin. What are the new coordinates?
[2 marks]
3.
A point (-6, 1) is rotated 270° counter-clockwise about the origin. Find its new position.
[2 marks]
4.
Construct the rotation of point (2, -3) by 360° about the origin on the grid. What are the coordinates after rotation?
[2 marks]
B

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Answer all questions. Explain your reasoning clearly.
1.
A triangle with vertices at (1, 2), (4, 2), and (1, 5) is rotated 180° about the origin. Describe the new positions of the vertices and explain why the shape appears unchanged but inverted.
[4 marks]
2.
Explain the error in the following statement: 'Rotating a point (-3, 4) by 90° clockwise with a negative scale factor will give the same result as rotating it 90° counter-clockwise.'
[4 marks]
3.
A point is rotated 270° clockwise about the origin with a negative scale factor of -1. What is the final position? Show your working.
[3 marks]
C

Real-world Applications

Answer all questions. Think about practical scenarios involving rotation.
1.
A satellite dish is rotated 90° clockwise from its original position at (0, 5). What are the new coordinates of the dish? Why might errors occur if the rotation is done incorrectly?
[3 marks]
D

Challenge & Extension

Attempt these challenging questions to deepen your understanding.
1.
Construct a square with vertices at (1,1), (4,1), (4,4), (1,4). Rotate it 360° with a negative scale factor of -1 and describe the resulting figure. Explain why the shape appears unchanged but inverted.
[4 marks]
E

Mixed Review

Solve these varied questions to test your understanding.
1.
Rotate the point (-2, 5) 90° clockwise about the origin. Show the calculation process.
[2 marks]
2.
If a point (x, y) is rotated 180° about the origin with a negative scale factor, what is the general formula for the new coordinates?
[2 marks]
F

Error Analysis

Identify and correct the common mistake in each scenario.
1.
A student claims that rotating a point (3, -4) by 90° with a negative scale factor of -1 will result in (4, 3). Identify the mistake and provide the correct coordinates.
[3 marks]
2.
A student rotates the point (-5, 2) by 180° incorrectly, assuming the coordinates become (5, -2). What is the actual result and why?
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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