Mathematics·Geometry·conceptual
2-D shapes (age 8+)
Identify lines of symmetry in 2-D shapes presented in different orientations; recognise line-symmetric figures and draw lines of symmetry
Suggested ages 8–10
Learning journey
Your child is advancing their understanding of shapes and space — working with coordinates on grids, identifying different types of angles, exploring symmetry, and classifying shapes by their properties.
Evidence of understanding
- Find all lines of symmetry in a rectangle, square, and equilateral triangle
- Determine whether a given shape has a line of symmetry when rotated
- Identify which shapes in a set have exactly one line of symmetry
- Determine how many lines of symmetry a regular hexagon has
- Draw all lines of symmetry for a given figure
- Identify which figures from a set are not line-symmetric
Assessment prompt
If 2-D shapes (age 8+) is given a picture of a butterfly or a star shape, can they draw the line (or lines) where you could fold it exactly in half so both sides match?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.