Year 3 Angles and Shape Properties: Worked Examples
See free Year 3 angles and shape properties worked examples with clear strategies and answers, aligned to the England primary curriculum.
Model the thinking
Four worked examples
Try each question first, then compare the strategy and answer. The aim is to understand the method, not just copy the final result.
1
Right angle
How many right angles 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
2
Turn
A quarter turn is how many right angles?
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: 1
3
Shape
Name a quadrilateral with 4 equal sides and 4 right angles.
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: Square
4
3-D
How many faces does a cube 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: 6
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Turn the explanation into practice
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