B2 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 12

2D and 3D Shapes

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Curriculum details

Strand
Geometry and Measurement (Strand 3)
Sub-strand
2D and 3D Shapes (3.1)
Content standard
B2.3.1.1 - Describe and analyse 2D shapes and 3D objects.
Indicator
B2.3.1.1.2 - Identify the common features or attributes of a collection of 2D shapes (squares, triangles, rectangles, circles, pentagons, hexagons) of different dimensions or orientations
Suggested placement
Term 2, Week 12 (Week 24 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
Mathematics Curriculum for Primary Schools (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 33

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

E.g. 1. Recognize, draw and name 2D shapes having specific features or attributes (for example a given number of angles or edges/sides
E.g. 2. Sort a collection of 2D shapes by 1 or 2 features or attributes and explain the sorting rule used
E.g.3. Identify examples of these 2D shapes in the classroom and community. For example, take learners on a tour around the classroom and the school compound. Point out items to them and encourage them to name the 2D shape in the items