Grade 3

What is symmetry?

symmetry

When both halves of a shape match if you fold it along a line.

For example

A butterfly's two wings match perfectly, showing its symmetry.

In Grade 3

Children fold paper shapes and cut patterns to see the two halves match exactly.

Watch out for

Children often think any line down the middle gives symmetry. The two halves have to match exactly when folded.

Say it at home

Fold a leaf or a picture in half and check whether both sides line up.

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