Lines of Symmetry

Lines of symmetry is a difficult concept for children to understand. Click on http://www.innovationslearning.co.uk/subjects/maths/activities/year3/symmetry/shape_game.asp to find a symmetry game that the learners can play and learn from at the same time. Click the Start button to begin the game.A shape will appear. On the left are two buttons. Shape facts gives you ten shapes and if you click on one of those shapes it will tell you the number of sides, corners and lines of symmetry. The question mark button is a help button.

Guess the lines of symmetry and if you get it wrong, the shape will automatically fold to show you the lines of symmetry. Correct your answer, and click on the next shape. Complete the game and see what your final score is.

Another interactive site that can be used to teach learners about symmetry is http://www.hbschool.com/activity/show_me/e673.htm It is short and quite a good way to introduce the topic.