7th Grade Math:
Transformations with "Transtar"
Students in Mr. Dillon's 8th grade math class explored transformation using technology by playing a game called “Transtar". This game allows players to start with a single transformation (reflection) in order to achieve an objective, but eventually graduates to a series of transformations, while avoiding certain pitfalls.
The four transformations are reflection, rotation, translation, and dilation. The higher zones are most difficult and takes serious thought in order to finish. This game is very interesting for students, and these gentlemen were highly engaged.
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