Geometry and Spatial Reasoning · Geometry

Properties of 2D Shapes

Analyzing the characteristics of flat shapes like circles, squares, and triangles.

Key Questions

  1. 1What makes a triangle a triangle even if it is turned upside down?
  2. 2How can we sort shapes so that they belong to more than one group?
  3. 3Why are some shapes better for tiling a floor than others?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Shape and Space
Class/Year: 1st Year
Subject: Foundations of Mathematical Thinking
Unit: Geometry and Spatial Reasoning
Period: Geometry

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