Shape Stretch

Worksheet Description

This worksheet focuses on using scale factors to either enlarge or reduce different geometric shapes, such as triangles, rectangles, hexagons, and pentagons. Each problem presents the original side lengths or dimensions of a shape and asks students to calculate the new dimensions after applying a given scale factor. The tasks require students to multiply or divide the side lengths by the scale factor to find the new size, allowing them to practice working with proportional enlargement and reduction. This activity offers a hands-on way to explore how scale factors impact the size of geometric figures.

The worksheet teaches students how to apply scale factors to geometric shapes in order to enlarge or reduce them while maintaining their proportions. By calculating the new dimensions, students strengthen their understanding of multiplication and division in the context of geometry. This activity also reinforces the concept of similarity, as students observe how the overall shape remains the same despite the change in size. Ultimately, the worksheet helps students build foundational skills in geometry and prepares them for more advanced topics involving proportional relationships and transformations.