Mathematics·Geometry·conceptual
3-D shapes (age 5+)
Analyse and compare 2-D and 3-D shapes using informal language to describe sides, vertices, and other attributes
Suggested ages 5–6
Learning journey
Your child is exploring shapes and space — recognising circles, triangles, and squares, building with 3D shapes like cubes and spheres, and describing where things are using words like above, below, and beside.
Evidence of understanding
- Count the sides and corners of a shape
- Compare a triangle and a rectangle by number of sides
- Describe a cube as having 'square faces' and 'corners'
Assessment prompt
Can 3-D shapes (age 5+) describe what makes two shapes different — for example, explaining that a triangle has 3 corners and 3 sides while a square has 4 of each?
Standards alignment
K.G.4US · ccss-math
Analyze and Compare Shapes
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · K