Coordinates Change: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

Mathematics
Grade 7
10 questions
~20 mins
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A worksheet exploring common errors and misconceptions in coordinate reflection across the x-axis, designed for Grade 7 students to develop procedural mastery and reasoning skills.

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Coordinates Change: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

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Grade Grade 7
A

Fluency & Practice

Answer the following questions by calculating or drawing on the grid. Show your working where necessary.
1.
Reflect the point (3, 5) across the x-axis. What are the new coordinates?
[2 marks]
2.
Plot the point (−4, 2) and its reflection across the x-axis on the grid. Write the reflected point's coordinates.
[3 marks]
3.
Given the point (0, -7), determine its reflection across the x-axis.
[2 marks]
B

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Work through each problem carefully, explaining your reasoning.
1.
A triangle has vertices at A(2, 4), B(5, 1), and C(3, -2). Find the coordinates of the reflected triangle across the x-axis. Explain the steps involved.
[4 marks]
2.
A point is incorrectly reflected across the x-axis as (−3, 8). The original point was given as (−3, -8). Identify the mistake and correct it.
[3 marks]
C

Real-world Applications

Apply your understanding to the following context.
1.
A drone flying at point (10, 15) needs to be reflected across the x-axis to avoid an obstacle. What new coordinates should it fly to?
[2 marks]
2.
In a city grid, a delivery truck starts at (6, -3). It must reflect its route across the x-axis to reach the opposite side. Where should it go?
[2 marks]
D

Challenge & Extension

Try these more difficult problems to extend your understanding.
1.
Construct a triangle with vertices at (1, 2), (4, 5), and (6, 1). Reflect the triangle across the x-axis and describe the changes in the vertices’ coordinates.
[4 marks]
2.
A reflection across the x-axis is presented with incorrect results: (2, 3) reflected as (2, -3), but (−5, 6) reflected as (−5, 6). Identify and explain the mistake.
[3 marks]
E

Mixed Review & Error Analysis

Review the following common mistake and correct it.
1.
A student reflects the point (−2, 9) across the x-axis and writes the answer as (−2, 9). Is this correct? If not, what is the correct reflection?
[2 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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