Use knowledge of shape properties to sketch and identify shapes
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use my knowledge of shape properties to sketch and identify shapes.
Key learning points
- Regular shapes have all sides the same length and all angles equal size.
- Knowledge of properties of shapes helps to sketch shapes.
- Knowledge of properties of shapes helps to identify shapes.
Keywords
Regular - A regular polygon has all sides equal and all angles equal.
Irregular - An irregular polygon does not have all sides equal and does not have all angles equal.
Common misconception
Pupils might get confused by shapes which are almost polygons - for example, one of the lines is slightly curved - or almost regular - for example, one side is slightly longer than the others.
These are either not polygons or are irregular polygons. Ensure pupils are clear about that. Examples and non-examples are given, including 'almost' examples. You may wish to include more and display these in your Maths environment.
Teacher tip
There is a lot of technical language in this lesson. Consider the most effective ways to introduce this to your children and how best to ensure its continued use, such as displaying key vocabulary or developing stem sentences with children.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the shape to the correct name.
hexagon
square
pentagon
octagon
Q2.Select all of the squares.
Q3.Select all of the regular polygons.
Q4.Is this a 2D shape? Select the best answer and reason.
Q5.Select all of the statements that are true of regular polygons.
Q6.Which of these shapes has right angles?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the number of sides to the shape name.
regular triangle
square
regular pentagon
regular hexagon
regular heptagon
Q2.Match the quadrilateral to the correct name.
kite
trapezium
rhombus
Q3.Match the triangle to the correct name.
isosceles
equilateral
scalene
Q4.Tick all of the statements that are true of this trapezium.
Q5.Tick all of the statements that are true of this shape.
Q6.Tick all of the statements that are true of this shape.
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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