Mathematics·Geometry·procedural
2-D shapes (age 7+)
Draw 2-D shapes and make 3-D shapes using modelling materials; recognise 3-D shapes in different orientations and describe them
Suggested ages 7–8
Learning journey
Your child is learning about shapes, angles, and lines — identifying different types of angles and lines, drawing 2D shapes and building 3D models, and understanding how angles work as turns and properties of shapes.
Evidence of understanding
- Draw a triangle, rectangle, pentagon, or hexagon accurately
- Construct a cube or cuboid from modelling materials (e.g. straws and connectors)
- Recognise a 3-D shape (e.g. a pyramid) when it is rotated or seen from a different angle
Assessment prompt
If 2-D shapes (age 7+) is given a cube to look at, can they draw it on paper — and then make a cube-shaped model from modelling clay or construction materials?
Standards alignment
Ma/KS2/Y3/GPS/1GB · uk-nc-2013
Draw and make shapes
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2