Symmetry (Year 6)

Practise symmetry within Geometry for Year 6, with worked examples and instant feedback.

The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 6 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.

Worked examples

RookieRead and interpret directly.

Which has 3 pairs of parallel sides?

  • Hexagon (regular)
  • Rectangle
  • Square
  • Trapezium

Answer: Hexagon (regular). Regular hexagon: 3 pairs of parallel sides.

ProCompare and infer.

Vertically opposite angles. Find x if one is 70°.

  • 70°
  • 110°
  • 20°
  • 180°

Answer: 70°. Vertically opposite angles are equal.

GuruMulti-step reasoning.

A regular pentagon. Find each interior angle.

  • 108°
  • 120°
  • 72°
  • 90°

Answer: 108°. Sum = (5−2) × 180 = 540. ÷ 5 = 108.

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