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2D and 3D shapes

Year 1 · Key Stage 1 · 1G-1, 1G-2 — Recognise 2D and 3D shapes in any orientation; compose shapes

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I

Concept Anchor

A 2D shape is flat. We name it by its sides and corners. A 3D shape is solid. It has faces.

Worked example

Name a flat shape with 3 straight sides.

  1. 1.Count the sides: 3.
  2. 2.Count the corners: 3.
  3. 3.It is a triangle.
II

Guided Check

A shape has 4 equal sides and 4 square corners. What is it?

    III

    Independent Diagnostic Practice

    Q1Year 11G-1 — Properties of 2D shapes·Fluency·●○○Draft — awaiting teacher review

    How many sides does a triangle have?

    Q2Year 11G-1 — Shapes in different orientations·Reasoning·●●○Draft — awaiting teacher review

    A square is turned onto its corner. What shape is it now?

    Q3Year 11G-1 — Properties of 3D shapes·Problem Solving·●●○Draft — awaiting teacher review

    Which shape can roll and has no flat face?