Mathematics·Geometry·procedural
Sorting 2-D and 3-D shapes
Compare and sort common 2-D and 3-D shapes and everyday objects by their properties
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
- Sort a collection of 2-D shapes by number of sides
- Sort 3-D shapes by number of faces or whether faces are flat/curved
- Explain criteria used to sort a group of shapes
Assessment prompt
Can Sorting 2-D and 3-D shapes sort a collection of shapes into groups — for example, separating all the shapes with curved sides from those with only straight sides?
Standards alignment
Maths/Y2/GPS/4GB · uk-nc-2013
Compare and sort shapes
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1