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2D and 3D objects: sides, vertices and symmetry
This guide provides a sequence of small steps for exploring shape, from recognising 2D shapes and 3D objects through to making patterns with shapes and objects. Note in this resource objects are often referred to as 3D shapes. It is advised to use the terminology 'objects' when talking about 3D and not 3D shapes as suggested in this resources.
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Year level(s) | Foundation, Year 1, Year 2 |
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Audience | Teacher |
Purpose | Teaching resource, Teaching strategies |
Format | Downloadable resources |
Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches | Questioning, Explicit teaching |
Keywords | 2D shapes, 3D shapes, sides, edges, vertices, lines of symmetry, problem solving, reasoning, explicit teaching |
Curriculum alignment |
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Curriculum connections | Numeracy |
Strand and focus | Geometry, Build understanding |
Topics | Shapes and objects, Patterns and algebra |
AC: Mathematics content descriptions |
ACMNA005
Sort and classify familiar objects and explain the basis for these classifications. Copy, continue and create patterns with objects and drawings
ACMMG009
Sort, describe and name familiar two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional objects in the environment
ACMMG022
Recognise and classify familiar two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional objects using obvious features
ACMMG042
Describe and draw two-dimensional shapes, with and without digital technologies
ACMMG043
Describe the features of three-dimensional objects
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National numeracy learning progression |
Understanding geometric properties
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UGP1, UGP2, UGP3, UGP4
Number patterns and algebraic thinking - NPA1, NPA2 |
Copyright details |
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Organisation | White Rose Maths |
Copyright | © 2021 White Rose Maths. Free-for-education material. |
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