Use knowledge of shape properties to sketch and identify shapes
I can use my knowledge of shape properties to sketch and identify shapes.
Use knowledge of shape properties to sketch and identify shapes
I can use my knowledge of shape properties to sketch and identify shapes.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Regular shapes have all sides the same length and all angles equal size.
- Knowledge of properties of shapes helps to sketch shapes.
- Knowledge of properties of shapes helps to identify shapes.
Keywords
Regular - A regular polygon has all sides equal and all angles equal.
Irregular - An irregular polygon does not have all sides equal and does not have all angles equal.
Common misconception
Pupils might get confused by shapes which are almost polygons - for example, one of the lines is slightly curved - or almost regular - for example, one side is slightly longer than the others.
These are either not polygons or are irregular polygons. Ensure pupils are clear about that. Examples and non-examples are given, including 'almost' examples. You may wish to include more and display these in your Maths environment.
To help you plan your year 6 maths lesson on: Use knowledge of shape properties to sketch and identify shapes, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 6 maths lesson on: Use knowledge of shape properties to sketch and identify shapes, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
hexagon
square
pentagon
octagon
Exit quiz
6 Questions
regular triangle
square
regular pentagon
regular hexagon
regular heptagon
kite
trapezium
rhombus
isosceles
equilateral
scalene
