Maths Unit: Working with 2D Shapes
This unit plan has been created to support the teaching and learning of representing and approximating composite shapes and objects in the environment, using combinations of familiar 2D shapes. The unit plan includes a presentation, accompanying worksheets, games, a display, a consolidation quiz and assessment task.
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Learning goals
- We are learning to combine and split composite shapes to identify the common shapes and objects.
- We are learning to combine and split composite shapes to identify the common two-dimensional shapes.
Curriculum alignment
MA2-1WM
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Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas
MA2-2WM
old
Selects and uses appropriate mental or written strategies, or technology, to solve problems
MA2-3WM
old
Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used
MA2-15MG
old
Manipulates, identifies and sketches two- dimensional shapes, including special quadrilaterals, and describes their features
MA2-2DS-01
new
Compares two-dimensional shapes and describes their features
MA2-2DS-02
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Performs transformations by combining and splitting two-dimensional shapes
MA2-2DS-03
new
Estimates, measures and compares areas using square centimetres and square metres
MA2-3DS-01
new
Makes and sketches models and nets of three-dimensional objects including prisms and pyramids
MA2-3DS-02
new
Estimates, measures and compares capacities (internal volumes) using litres, millilitres and volumes using cubic centimetres
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.