To describe and classify 2D shapes

To describe and classify 2D shapes

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will describe 2-D shapes using mathematical vocabulary and then classify them into two groups.

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2 Questions

Q1.
Vertices is another word for:
Correct answer: corners
faces
sides
Q2.
A rectangle has:
Correct answer: 4 vertices
curved surfaces
flat faces

2 Questions

Q1.
A triangle has:
curved surface
four sides
Correct answer: three vertices
Q2.
A square has:
curved surface
Correct answer: four vertices
three sides

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UnitMaths / Shape and patterns