Cambridge IGCSE MathematicsSyllabus 0580Unit 5: Shape and space
Chapter 19
Symmetry
Identify line and rotational symmetry in 2D shapes, classify polygons by symmetry, and apply 3D planes of symmetry and circle chord properties for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics.
What You'll Learn
- 01Line symmetry in 2D shapes
- 02Order of rotational symmetry
- 03Symmetry of triangles and quadrilaterals
- 04Symmetry of regular polygons
- 05Planes and axes of 3D symmetry
- 06Circle chord and tangent symmetry
Resources
Topical Past Papers
Practice questions from licensed topical past papers organised around this topic.
Chapter Topics
4 official subtopics19.1Line symmetry and rotational symmetry in two dimensions
19.2Symmetry properties of polygons, triangles and quadrilaterals
19.3Symmetry in three dimensions
Extended19.4Symmetry and chord properties of circles
ExtendedYour Learning Journey
Plan your chapter across focused 60-minute sessions.
4 Sessions4 Hours (240 min)
01LEARN
02LEARN
03PRACTICE
04EXAM
01
LEARN
19.1 Line symmetry and rotational symmetry in two dimensions
19.2 Symmetry properties of polygons, triangles and quadrilaterals
Session 1 of 4Focus: 2D line, rotational & polygon symmetry
02
LEARN
19.3 Symmetry in three dimensions
19.4 Symmetry and chord properties of circles
Session 2 of 4Focus: 3D symmetry & circle chord theorems
03
PRACTICE
Chapter Practice
Session 3 of 4Focus: Chapter consolidation
04
EXAM
Past Paper Practice
Session 4 of 4Focus: Timed exam application
01
LEARN
19.1 Line symmetry and rotational symmetry in two dimensions
19.2 Symmetry properties of polygons, triangles and quadrilaterals
Session 1 of 4
02
LEARN
19.3 Symmetry in three dimensions
19.4 Symmetry and chord properties of circles
Session 2 of 4
03
PRACTICE
Chapter Practice
Session 3 of 4
04
EXAM
Past Paper Practice
Session 4 of 4
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