GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Reflections Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Reflections, with full model answers. Covers reflecting shapes in vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines.
Reflections exam questions
1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.
About GCSE Maths Reflections
Reflections is a Grade 3+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Foundation tier papers. These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE. Work through the pack without notes, then mark every answer against the model answers and redo any you got wrong a few days later.
What you need to know
- Mirror lines x = a, y = a, y = x and y = −x.
- Method Each point is the same distance from the line.
- Describing State the equation of the mirror line.
Common mistakes in Reflections
- Confusing x = 2 and y = 2.
- Reflecting diagonally incorrectly.
Try two Reflections exam-style questions
1. Reflect (3, 1) in y = x. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
(1, 3)
2. Reflect (2, 5) in the x-axis. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
(2, −5)
Reflections FAQs
Which exam boards include Reflections?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Reflections in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 3+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation tier papers.
How should I use these Reflections questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
