Geometry and Data Interpretation · Geometry & Data

Properties of 2D and 3D Shapes

Identifying faces, edges, and vertices and recognizing shapes in different orientations.

Key Questions

  1. 1What makes a shape a regular polygon versus an irregular one?
  2. 2How can we describe a 3D shape to someone who cannot see it using only its properties?
  3. 3Why are triangles used so often in construction and bridge building?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Mathematics - Geometry: Properties of Shapes
Year: Year 3
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Geometry and Data Interpretation
Period: Geometry & Data

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