Geometric transformations can be tricky, even for students with high spatial intelligence. Discover how Nuttawut used simple animation to help his students visualize movement and better understand the logic behind different transformations.
Nuttawut started off by teaching students about reflection, requiring them to create a reflection of a shape along the Y axis.
Then he created an exact replica of the original shape, before turning it into a motion graphic with the Magic Move transition effect in Keynote. Learn how to create shapes and animate static graphics with Magic Move in Chapter 9 of the Everyone Can Create Drawing guide.
Next, he determined the shape’s final position along the axis.
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Then, he flipped the triangle so it would transform into a reflection. He used this same transition effect to teach students about two other geometric transformations — rotation and translation.
Once students learned about all the different geometric transformations, Nuttawut provided a Pages document for them to demonstrate their learning.
Then he followed up with a question on translation. Learn about drawing 2D shapes in Chapter 2 of the Everyone Can Create Drawing guide.
In Mathematics, students can arrive at the right answers without ever fully understanding the concept. But learning becomes more meaningful and even joyful when they are able to see the logic behind the answers.
