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2D shapes

The resources covering 2 D shapes are aimed at 7 to 10 year olds and deal with initial shape recognition and properties and develop to encompass symmetry, angles, regular and irregular shapes and perimeter.

For ages: 7 to 8

Shape Invaders

You are given either the name or the number of sides a shape has. Use the information to Identify which shape to target... more

First used for Objective

Relate 2-D shapes and 3-D solids to drawings of them; describe, visualise, classify, draw and make the shapes I can recognise shapes from drawings

I can recognise shapes from drawings

Year 3, Block B, Unit 1

For ages: 7 to 8

Symmetry Dragon

The shape dragon is blowing fiery shapes but only half of each one is appearing. Find the other half and put the pieces ... more

First used for Objective

Relate 2-D shapes and 3-D solids to drawings of them; describe, visualise, classify, draw and make the shapes I can recognise shapes from drawings

I can recognise whether a 2-D shape is symmetrical or not and describe how I know

Year 3, Block B, Unit 2

For ages: 7 - 8

Circuit Symmetry

Complete the wiring on the opposite side of the circuit board. Use reflective symmetry to make the finished 2D shape sy... more

First used for Objective

Draw and complete shapes with reflective symmetry; draw the reflection of a shape in a mirror line along one side

I can reflect a shape in one of its sides

Year 3, Block D, Unit 2

For ages: 7 to 8

Right Angle Robot

You're the quality controller at a robot factory. You have to compare all the angles in the robots face and identify the... more

First used for Objective

Use a set-square to draw right angles and to identify right angles in 2-D shapes; compare angles with a right angle; recognise that a straight line is equivalent to two right angles

I can identify right angles in shapes and use a set-square to check

Year 3, Block D, Unit 2

For ages: 8 - 10

Shape Sorting

Triangle Man is looking for regular polygons in the Planet Tetrahedron shape mine. Help him out by selecting which truck... more

First used for Objective

Identify and use patterns, relationships and properties of numbers or shapes; investigate a statement involving numbers and test it with examples

I can use what I know about polygons to group them into regular and irregular polygons

Year 4, Block B, Unit 1

For ages: 8 - 10

O' Triangle

Triangle Man is hosting a show to introduce his favourite triangles. There are three options - learn about the features ... more

First used for Objective

Draw polygons and classify them by identifying their properties, including their line symmetry

I can describe and identify triangles by their features

Year 4, Block B, Unit 2

For ages: 9 & 10

Quadrilateral Quiz

Triangle Man is hosting a show to introduce his favourite triangles. There are three options - learn about the features ... more

First used for Objective

Identify, visualise and describe properties of rectangles, triangles, regular polygons and 3-D solids; use knowledge of properties to draw 2-D shapes and identify and draw nets of 3-D shapes

I can identify and describe quadrilaterals by their features

Year 5, Block B, Unit 2

For ages: 8 - 9

Carroll Diagram (2D)

Look at the properties of each 2 D shape, compare them to the classifications on the Carroll Diagram. Drag and drop the ... more

First used for Objective

Draw polygons and classify them by identifying their properties, including their line symmetry

I can draw lots of different polygons on squared paper and tell you their mathematical names

Year 4, Block B, Unit 3

For ages: 9 - 11

Present Perimeter

Breadhead is wrapping presents but he doesn't want to waste and paper. Calculate the perimiter of each present and then... more

First used for Objective

Draw and measure lines to the nearest millimetre; measure and calculate the perimeter of regular and irregular polygons; use the formula for the area of a rectangle to calculate the rectangle's area

I can measure the sides of polygons to find the perimeter

Year 5, Block D, Unit 1

For ages: 9 - 10

Cool Coordinates

Read and plot coordinates on the 10 x 10 grid. There are 3 levels including plotting coordinates to make simple shapes, ... more

First used for Objective

Read and plot coordinates in the first quadrant; recognise parallel and perpendicular lines in grids and shapes; use a set-square and ruler to draw shapes with perpendicular or parallel sides

I can read and plot coordinates to make shapes.

Year 5, Block D, Unit 1

For ages: 9 - 11

Geometry Drawing

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First used for Objective

Draw and measure lines to the nearest millimetre; measure and calculate the perimeter of regular and irregular polygons; use the formula for the area of a rectangle to calculate the rectangle's area

I can solve problems using a timetable written in the 24 hour clock

Year 5, Block D, Unit 3

For ages: 9 - 11

Trying Translations

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First used for Objective

Draw and measure lines to the nearest millimetre; measure and calculate the perimeter of regular and irregular polygons; use the formula for the area of a rectangle to calculate the rectangle's area

I can accurately draw and measure lines and shapes

Year 5, Block D, Unit 3