Alabama Course of Study standard 8.GM.23 reads: Use coordinates to describe the effects of transformations—dilations, translations, rotations, and reflections—on two-dimensional figures. This activity has evolved significantly from its initial Pac-Man concept, resulting in a highly positive response from students. Students had to guide Ms. Pac-Man to eat the dots while avoiding the ghosts, but with a math twist. Instead of saying “turn,” “flip,” or “move,” they used precise geometric language like rotate clockwise/counterclockwise, reflect across the x- or y-axis, and translate left/right/up/down. This was a fun and engaging way for students to deepen their conceptual understanding in math while practicing accurate academic vocabulary related to geometric transformations.
by Mrs. Elike
