Mathematics·Geometry·conceptual
2-D shapes (age 6+)
Identify and describe properties of 2-D shapes including the number of sides and line symmetry in a vertical line
Suggested ages 6–7
Learning journey
Your child is discovering the world of shapes — identifying properties of 2D and 3D shapes, learning how to combine shapes to make new ones, and describing positions and movements using mathematical language.
Evidence of understanding
- Count the number of sides of a given 2-D shape
- Identify whether a 2-D shape has a vertical line of symmetry
- Use properties (number of sides, symmetry) to describe and distinguish between shapes
Assessment prompt
Can 2-D shapes (age 6+) count the sides of a shape and say whether it has a line of symmetry — for example, knowing that a rectangle is symmetrical but a scalene triangle is not?
Standards alignment
Maths/Y2/GPS/1GB · uk-nc-2013
Identify properties of 2-D shapes
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1