Transformations on the Coordinate Plane: Rotations Handout

Help students learn all about rotations on the coordinate plane with this one-page handout! A rotation is a type of transformation that turns a figure around a fixed point, called the center of rotation. This helpful reference sheet illustrates what happens to the coordinates of a figure when it is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise around the origin. Students are provided with two examples that show how to rotate a figure and describe a rotation. Designed for an eighth-grade geometry unit on transformations, this handout makes a great study guide for students to reference as they gain confidence applying these concepts in practice. To learn more about other transformations, be sure to also check out the Transformations on the Coordinate Plane: Dilations Handout.