1.
Identify the tessellation below.
A.
regular
B.
neither
C.
both
D.
semi-regular
Hint
2.
Is the pattern below a tessellation formed by translating a triangle?
A.
No; Tessellations do not overlap figures.
B.
Yes; Triangles can be used to form squares and trapezoids.
C.
Yes; Each successive triangle has been shifted slightly.
D.
No; There are shapes other than triangles.
Hint
3.
Does translating a rectangle form the pattern below? Why or why not?
A.
yes; the rectangles have been rotated
B.
yes; the triangles form rectangles
C.
no; there are triangles in the pattern
D.
no; the shapes repeat
Hint
4.
What type of tessellation is shown?
A.
regular formed by hexagons
B.
none of these
C.
semi-regular formed by squares and hexagons
D.
semi-regular formed by triangles and squares
Hint
5.
Identify the figures used to create the tessellation.
A.
pentagons and triangles
B.
squares and hexagons
C.
hexagons and triangles
D.
triangles and squares
Hint