Dilations: find the scale factor
Free printable Grade 8 math worksheet for "Dilations: find the scale factor" — practice transformations and similarity. No-prep, print or assign online.
This worksheet provides challenging problems focused on finding the scale factor in dilations, a key concept in transformations and similarity for Grade 8 math. Teachers can use these exercises to reinforce students' understanding of how scale factors affect the size of geometric figures and to develop spatial reasoning skills. Ideal for middle school classrooms, this resource supports mastery of dilation concepts through practical application and problem-solving.
Learning objectives
- Determine the scale factor of a dilation given the original figure and its image
- Calculate the scale factor from coordinates of corresponding points in dilated figures
- Analyze the relationship between the scale factor and the size change in geometric figures
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What grade or age is this Math worksheet for?
It's designed for Middle School (ages 11–14), covering Transformations and similarity.
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