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Year 1 Common 2-D and 3-D Shapes: Worked Examples

See free Year 1 common 2-d and 3-d shapes worked examples with clear strategies and answers, aligned to the England primary curriculum.

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Four worked examples

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1
Name it

Which shape has 3 straight sides? circle / triangle / square.

How to think about it: Underline the unit or property being tested before calculating. Draw or label the shape/measure if useful, then check that the final answer includes the correct unit or geometric fact.

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Answer: Triangle

2
Sides

How many sides does a square have?

How to think about it: Underline the unit or property being tested before calculating. Draw or label the shape/measure if useful, then check that the final answer includes the correct unit or geometric fact.

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Answer: 4

3
Corners

How many corners does a rectangle have?

How to think about it: Underline the unit or property being tested before calculating. Draw or label the shape/measure if useful, then check that the final answer includes the correct unit or geometric fact.

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Answer: 4

4
3-D shape

Which shape rolls easily: cube or sphere?

How to think about it: Underline the unit or property being tested before calculating. Draw or label the shape/measure if useful, then check that the final answer includes the correct unit or geometric fact.

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Answer: Sphere

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