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Shape Sorting Game
F 1 2 3 Pre & Primary Essentials Games & Activities Mathematics Measurement Geometric Reasoning 6 Pages

Shape Sorting Game

Make geometry interactive and fun with the Shape Sorting Game! This hands-on activity helps students identify, classify, and record properties of 2D shapes and 3D objects, such as sides, vertices, edges, and faces. Ideal for reinforcing key geometric concepts, this resource is perfect for small group rotations, independent practice, or whole-class activities.

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Learning goals

  • We are learning to compare objects and events based on length, mass, capacity and duration using comparative language, such as short, wide, long, high.
  • We are learning to compare and order objects and events using length, mass, capacity and duration using comparative language, e.g. lightest, light, heavier, heaviest.
  • We are learning to identify which metric units are used to measure items and to make estimates using known units.
  • We are learning to compare objects using mass, length and capacity, e.g. heavier, lighter.
  • We are learning to order objects based on lengths and capacities.
  • We are learning to measure, order and compare objects using standard metric units of length, mass and capacity.

Curriculum alignment

MAe-12MG old Describes and compares the masses of objects using everyday language MA2-1WM old Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas MA1-11MG old Measures, records, compares and estimates volumes and capacities using uniform informal units MA1-9MG old Measures, records, compares and estimates lengths and distances using uniform informal units, metres and centimetres MA1-3WM old Supports conclusions by explaining or demonstrating how answers were obtained MA1-1WM old Describes mathematical situations and methods using everyday and some mathematical language, actions, materials, diagrams and symbols 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 MA2-9MG old Measures, records, compares and estimates lengths, distances and perimeters in metres, centimetres and millimetres, and measures, compares and records temperatures MA2-11MG old Measures, records, compares and estimates volumes and capacities using litres, millilitres and cubic centimetres MA2-12MG old Measures, records, compares and estimates the masses of objects using kilograms and grams MAe-11MG old Describes and compares the capacities of containers and the volumes of objects or substances using everyday language MAe-9MG old Describes and compares lengths and distances using everyday language MAe-3WM old Uses concrete materials and/or pictorial representations to support conclusions MAe-1WM old Describes mathematical situations using everyday language, actions, materials and informal recordings MA2-NSM-01 new Estimates, measures and compares the masses of objects using kilograms and grams MA2-GM-01 new Uses grid maps and directional language to locate positions and follow routes MA2-GM-02 new Measures and estimates lengths in metres, centimetres and millimetres MA2-GM-03 new Identifies angles and classifies them by comparing to a right angle MA2-2DS-01 new Compares two-dimensional shapes and describes their features MA2-2DS-02 new 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 MA1-NSM-02 new Describes, compares and orders durations of events, and reads half- and quarter-hour time MA1-GM-02 new Measures, records, compares and estimates lengths and distances using uniform informal units, as well as metres and centimetres MA1-3DS-02 new Measures, records, compares and estimates internal volumes (capacities) and volumes using uniform informal units MA1-NSM-01 new Measures, records, compares and estimates the masses of objects using uniform informal units MAE-GM-02 new Describes and compares lengths MAE-GM-03 new Identifies half the length and the halfway point MAE-NSM-01 new Describes and compares the masses of objects MAE-3DS-02 new Describes and compares volumes MAE-3DS-01 new Manipulates, describes and sorts three-dimensional objects
VCMMG095 Measure and compare the lengths, masses and capacities of pairs of objects using uniform informal units VCMMG078 Use direct and indirect comparisons to decide which is longer, heavier or holds more, and explain reasoning in everyday language VCMMG140 Measure, order and compare objects using familiar metric units of length, area, mass and capacity

Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.

Differentiation

Modifications

•    Provide pre-sorted examples to guide students who need additional support.
•    Use tactile models of shapes for students requiring hands-on assistance.
•    Allow verbal explanations for students who find written tasks challenging.
 

Extensions

•    Challenge advanced learners to create a poster or presentation about the real-world applications of 3D objects.
•    Incorporate measuring tools to explore dimensions of 2D shapes and 3D objects.
 

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