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GCSE Maths Practice Paper - Transformations

The document provides a practice paper for a GCSE mathematics exam on transformations, with instructions for candidates to show working, use appropriate equipment, and answer multiple choice and written response questions testing their understanding of transformations including rotations, reflections, translations, and enlargements applied to shapes on grids.
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GCSE Maths Practice Paper - Transformations

The document provides a practice paper for a GCSE mathematics exam on transformations, with instructions for candidates to show working, use appropriate equipment, and answer multiple choice and written response questions testing their understanding of transformations including rotations, reflections, translations, and enlargements applied to shapes on grids.
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Centre Number Candidate Number For Examiner’s Use

Surname

Other Names Examiner’s Initials

Candidate Signature
Pages Mark

4–5

6–7
GCSE
8–9
Mathematics (Non-calculator Paper)
10 – 11
Practice Paper Style Questions
Topic: Transformations (Foundation Tier) 12 – 13

For this paper you must have: 14 – 15

TOTAL
 black pen
 HB pencil
 ruler (with cm & mm)
 rubber
 protractor
 compass
 pencil sharpener

Time allowed
 1 hour

Instructions
 Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Draw diagrams in pencil.
 Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
 Answer all questions.
 You must answer the questions in the space provided. Do not write outside the
box around each page or on blank pages.
 Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work that you do not want to
be marked.

Information
 The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
 The maximum mark for this paper is 52.
The quality of your written communication is specifically assessed in questions
indicated with an asterisk (*)
 You may ask for more answer paper and graph paper.
These must be tagged securely to this answer booklet.
 A calculator must NOT be used.

Advice
 Read each question carefully before you answer it.
 In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
 Check your answers if you have time at the end.
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1 Here are some patterns made from circles: box

(a) Shade three more circles to give this pattern symmetry in the mirror line.

mirror line

(2 marks)

(b) Shade two more circles to give this pattern symmetry in both mirror lines.

mirror line

mirror line
(2 marks)

(c) Shade four more circles to give this pattern symmetry in the mirror line.

mirror line

(2 marks)
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4

2 The shape WXYZ is drawn on a grid:

X Y

W Z

(a) Enlarge WXYZ by scale factor 3 and draw the enlargement on the grid.

(2 marks)

(b) How many times bigger is the area of the enlarged shape than the area of WXYZ?

Answer .................................... (2 marks)


5

3 The number 31 is shaded on the grid:

(a) What fraction of the grid is shaded?


Give your answer in its simplest form.

Answer ................................................ (3 marks)

(b) The letter E is shaded on this grid:

mirror line

On the grid draw the reflection of the letter E in the mirror line.

(2 marks)

(c) The number zero is drawn on a grid:

Write down the order of rotational symmetry.

Answer ................................................ (1 mark)


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6

4 Triangle A has been drawn on the grid:

5
4

3
2
A
1
× 𝑥
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 𝑂 1 2 3 4 5
-1

-2
-3
-4
-5

Rotate Triangle A 90° clockwise about the point (2, 0) and draw it in its new position.

Label the new triangle N.

(2 marks)
7

10
9
8
Y
7
6
5
4
X
3
2
1
𝑥
𝑂 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Describe fully the single transformation which maps shape X onto shape Y.

Enlargement of scale factor 2 with centre of enlargement at (0,1).


………………………………………………………………………………………………………....

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(3 marks)

5
8

6 Triangle A and Triangle B are drawn on the grid:

5
4

3 A
2
1
𝑥
-4 -3 -2 -1 𝑂 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
-1

-2
-3
B
-4
-5

(a) Describe fully the single transformation which maps Triangle A onto Triangle B.

Rotation of 180° around the origin.


………………………………………………………………………………………………………....

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(3 marks)

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(b) Translate Triangle A by the vector (0)

Label the new triangle C.

(1 mark)
9

7
𝑦

5
4

3
2
1
𝑥
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 𝑂 1 2 3 4 5
-1

-2
-3
-4
-5

(a) Rotate the shaded shape on the grid above 180° clockwise about the point 0.

(2 marks)

3
X
2
Y
1
𝑥
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 𝑂 1 2 3 4 5
-1

(b) Describe fully the single transformation which maps shape X onto shape Y.
Translation withe the vector (4,-2).
………………………………………………………………………………………………………....

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(2 marks)

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10

8 Triangle T has been drawn on a grid:

(a) On the grid, draw an enlargement of Triangle T with a scale factor 3.

(2 marks)

Triangle A has been drawn on a grid:


𝑦

3 A
2
1
𝑥
-4 -3 -2 -1 𝑂 1 2 3 4
-1

-2
-3

(b) On the grid, rotate Triangle A clockwise about point 0.

(2 marks)
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9
𝑦

5
4

3
2
1
× 𝑂
𝑥
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5
-1

-2
-3
Y
-4
-5

(a) Rotate Triangle Y 180° clockwise about the point (-2, 0).

Label the new triangle Q.

(2 marks)

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(b) Translate Triangle Y by the vector (−1).

Label the new triangle R.

(1 mark)

7
12

10

𝑦 𝑦=𝑥

2
A

𝑥
𝑂 1 2 3 4 5

Reflect Triangle A in the line 𝑦 = 𝑥.

Label the new triangle N.

(2 marks)
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11

5
4
Q
3
2
1
𝑥
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 𝑂 1 2 3 4 5
-1

-2
-3
R
-4
-5

(a) Reflect shape Q in the 𝑦 axis.

(2 marks)

(b) Describe fully the single transformation which maps shape Q onto shape R.
Rotation of 90° anticlockwise.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………....

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(2 marks)

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14

12
𝑦

5
4

3
2
1
𝑥
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 𝑂 1 2 3 4 5
-1

-2
-3
-4
-5

Rotate the shape on the grid above 180° about the point 0.

(2 marks)

13 On the grid below, enlarge the shape with a scale factor of ½, centre C:

C
×

(4 marks)
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14
𝑦

5
4

3 P
2
1
𝑥
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 𝑂 1 2 3 4 5
-1

-2
-3
-4
-5

(a) On the grid above, reflect shape P in the line 𝑥 = −1.

(2 marks)
𝑦

5
4
𝑌
3
𝑍 2
1
𝑥
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 𝑂 1 2 3 4 5
-1

(b) Describe fully the single transformation which maps shape Y onto shape Z.
Translation of the vector (-6,-1)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………....

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(2 marks)
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