An arrangement that follows a rule. A repeated set of numbers, shapes or objects.

Composing pattern block images

Maths

In this unit pupils will compose, copy, extend and develop repeating and radiating patterns. They will explore, discuss and compare 3D and 2D shapes. In the future unit pupils will  learn that polygons can be described, sorted, compared and named according to the number of sides and vertices. They will describe 3D shapes finding different ways to sort and compare them.

In prior learning, pupils will have developed their spatial reasoning skills in the area of shape, space and measures. In this unit pupils will compose, copy, extend and develop radiating patterns and discuss and compare 2D and 3D shapes.

Recognise, compose, decompose and manipulate 2D and 3D shapes

An arrangement that follows the same rule over and over again.

To make something longer in length or larger in size.

The part of the pattern that happens over and over again.

Copy, extend and describe repeating patterns

A pattern that starts in the middle and grows around the outside.

Radiating patterns

An ancient Chinese puzzle of seven pieces that make a square.

Compose tangram images

An arrangement of four connected squares.

Tetrominoes and pentominoes

Examine ways that cubes can be composed into different arrangements

A 3D shape with one vertex, one circular face and one curved surface.

A 3D shape with two circular faces and one curved surface.

Explore, recognise and compare three different 3D shapes

A 3D shape with one vertex, some triangular faces and a base that might be a different shape.

Explore, recognise and compare three more 3D shapes

The flat surface of a 3D shape that is shaped like a square with four sides that are equal in length.

The flat surface of a 3D shape that is shaped like a rectangle with four sides.

The flat surface of a 3D shape that is shaped like a circle with one curved line.

Identify 2D shapes within 3D shapes

A flat surface of a 3D shape that is shaped like a circle with one curved line.

A flat surface of a 3D shape that is shaped like a square with four equal sides.

A flat surface of a 3D shape that is shaped like a rectangle with four sides.

A flat surface of a 3D shape that is shaped like a triangle with three sides.

Recognise, describe and sort 3D shapes

A 2D shape with one curved line around the outside.

A 2D shape with 4 sides the same length and 4 vertices.

Explore and recognise 2D shapes

The straight edges around the outside of a 2D shape.

The corners of a 2D or 3D shape, where two or more edges or sides meet.

A 2D shape with 4 straight sides and 4 vertices.

A 2D shape with 3 straight sides and 3 vertices.

Explore, discuss and compare 2D shapes

A 2D shape that has one curved line which is always an equal distance from the centre.

A line or surface that is not straight or flat.

Explore, discuss and identify shapes that are and are not circles

The corners of a shape where two or more sides meet.

A 2D shape with three straight sides and three vertices.

Explore, discuss and identify shapes that are and are not triangles

A 2D shape with 4 sides and 4 vertices that are all the same.

A special type of rectangle with 4 equal sides.

Recognise, compose, decompose and manipulate 2D and 3D shapes

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These lessons will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.