Tessellations
Math ⇒ Geometry
Tessellations starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how to create a tessellation using a regular hexagon and rotation.
Describe the difference between a regular and a semi-regular tessellation.
Describe the process of creating a tessellation using a square and translation.
Explain why a regular octagon cannot tessellate the plane by itself.
Explain why the sum of the angles at a vertex in a tessellation must be 360 degrees.
How many regular tessellations exist?
If a regular polygon has 10 sides, what is its interior angle?
If a regular polygon has an interior angle of 120°, can it tessellate the plane by itself?
Which famous artist is known for creating mathematical tessellations in his artwork? (1) Pablo Picasso (2) Leonardo da Vinci (3) M.C. Escher (4) Vincent van Gogh
Which of the following is a necessary condition for a regular polygon to tessellate the plane? (1) Its interior angle must be a factor of 360° (2) It must have more than 6 sides (3) It must be a triangle (4) It must be a quadrilateral
Which of the following is a property of all tessellations? (1) No gaps (2) No overlaps (3) Repeating pattern (4) All of the above
Which of the following is an example of a tessellation in nature? (1) Honeycomb (2) Tree bark (3) River (4) Mountain
A semi-regular tessellation is made by combining two or more types of _______ polygons.
A tessellation is a pattern made of shapes that _______ without any gaps or overlaps.
A tessellation is also known as a _______ in mathematics.
A tessellation made with only squares is called a _______ tessellation.
True or False: A regular pentagon can tessellate the plane by itself.
True or False: A tessellation can be created using only transformations such as translation, rotation, and reflection.
True or False: A tessellation can be made using only irregular shapes.
True or False: All regular polygons can tessellate the plane.
