Rotation and Reflection

Rotation vs Reflection

Decide whether the figure turned or flipped by tracking handedness and marker side.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Your checklist

1Handedness
2Marker side
3Asymmetry
4Whether orientation changed without a mirror flip
WORKED EXAMPLE 1

Which is the odd one out?

A
B
C
D
E
WORKED EXAMPLE 2

Which is the odd one out?

A
B
C
D
E
COMMON TRAPS

Avoid these mistakes

Choosing a mirror image

Trace one asymmetric feature through the turn.

Choosing a rotation

Check whether left and right have swapped.

TRY IT YOURSELF

Apply the rule

Choose a short guided set. Each question appears separately so the visual rule stays clear.