Shape, Space, and Measurement · Geometry and Measurement

2D and 3D Shapes

Identifying and describing the properties of common shapes in the environment.

Key Questions

  1. 1What makes a square different from a triangle?
  2. 2Why do some shapes roll while other shapes can only slide?
  3. 3How can we use small shapes to build a much larger shape?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Shape and Space
Class/Year: Junior Infants
Subject: Foundations of Mathematical Thinking
Unit: Shape, Space, and Measurement
Period: Geometry and Measurement

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