Instructions
In this worksheet, you will perform transformations by combining and splitting two-dimensional shapes. Read each question carefully and show your work in the spaces provided.
1. Combining Shapes
Look at the shapes below. If you combine a square with a triangle, what shape do you get? Draw it in the space below and name the new shape.
2. Splitting Shapes
Imagine you have a rectangle. If you split it into two equal parts, what shapes do you get? Draw one of the shapes and write how you split the rectangle below.
3. Shape Transformation Challenge
Draw a circle and then transform it into a different shape by adding two straight lines. Describe how you transformed the circle in the space below:
4. Reflection
Think about the shapes you created. What did you enjoy most about combining and splitting shapes? Write your thoughts below: