Geometry · Transformations

Rotation

HSG-CO.A.5

Definition

A transformation that turns a figure about a fixed point by a given angle.

Examples

  • Turning a figure 90 degrees about center point C is a rotation.
  • A full rotation of 360 degrees returns a figure to its starting position.

Key rule

A rotation is defined by its center point, angle, and direction.

Memory hook

Turn it around a fixed point.