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Sides, vertices and shape names

Year 2 · Key Stage 1 · 2G-1 — Use precise language to describe the properties of 2D shapes

Draft — awaiting teacher review

Builds on: 2D and 3D shapes (Year 1)

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Concept Anchor

A vertex is a corner, where two sides meet. More than one are vertices. A pentagon has 5 sides, a hexagon 6 and an octagon 8.

Worked example

A shape has 6 straight sides. What is it?

  1. 1.Count the sides: 6.
  2. 2.6 sides is a hexagon.
II

Guided Check

How many vertices does a triangle have?

    III

    Independent Diagnostic Practice

    Q1Year 22G-1 — Count vertices·Fluency·●○○Draft — awaiting teacher review

    How many vertices does a rectangle have?

    Q2Year 22G-1 — Name polygons by sides·Reasoning·●●○Draft — awaiting teacher review

    Which shape has 5 straight sides?

    Q3Year 22G-1 — Curved and straight sides·Problem Solving·●●○Draft — awaiting teacher review

    How many vertices does a circle have?