Symmetry (Year 6)

Practise symmetry within Geometry for Year 6, with worked examples and instant feedback.

The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 6 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.

Worked examples

RookieRead and interpret directly.

Plot (3, -2). Where is it?

  • 3 right, 2 down
  • 3 down, 2 right
  • 3 up, 2 left
  • 3 left, 2 up

Answer: 3 right, 2 down. (x, y) = across (3 right), then up/down (-2 = 2 down).

ProCompare and infer.

Isosceles triangle: two equal sides. If apex is 80°, what are the BASE angles?

  • 50° each
  • 40° each
  • 100° each
  • 80° each

Answer: 50° each. Base angles equal. (180 − 80)/2 = 50°.

GuruMulti-step reasoning.

A regular pentagon. Find each interior angle.

  • 108°
  • 120°
  • 72°
  • 90°

Answer: 108°. Sum = (5−2) × 180 = 540. ÷ 5 = 108.

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