Year 5

2-D shape, perimeter and area

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    In this lesson, we will learn to calculate in simple and compound shapes.
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    In this lesson, we will find the area of rectangles by counting squares and using arrays and multiplication. We will also compare the area of different rectangles, including squares.
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    In this lesson, we will learn to calculate the area of rectilinear shapes by splitting them into two or more rectangles.
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    In this lesson, we will investigate the area and perimeter of rectilinear shapes, making shapes with a given perimeter and then making shapes with a given area.
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    In this lesson, we will estimate the area of shapes that are not rectangles and are presented on a grid. Then we will use a mixture of calculating the area of rectangles and counting the additional parts to estimate the total area.
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    In this lesson, we will explore the meaning of a 2D shape. What are the properties of a 2D shape and how they can be classified.
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    In this lesson, we will compare quadrilaterals, looking at sides and angles as well as learning to sort quadrilaterals into a venn diagram.
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    In this lesson, we look at a range of triangles and take a closer look comparing a right angled triangle with an equilateral triangle.
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    In this lesson, we will compare different triangles and introduce isosceles and scalene triangles.
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    In this lesson, we will explore the meaning of lines of symmetry and addresses common misconceptions.
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