AC9M2SP01 • Year 2 Maths

Classifying Shapes

recognise, compare and classify shapes, referencing the number of sides and using spatial terms such as “opposite”, “parallel”, “curved” and “straight”

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Unit focus

  • Shapes can be classified by observable features such as number of sides, corners, curved edges, straight sides, opposite sides and parallel lines.
  • Use this routine: Look → Count sides → Describe features → Classify → Explain.
  • Watch for naming by appearance only: Count sides and describe features.
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