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ACARA AC9M2SP01, Compare and classify shapes

Year 2 Β· Space

Recognise, compare and sort shapes by their number of sides, using words such as opposite, parallel, curved and straight.

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Teaching guide

What students learn

Recognise, compare and sort shapes by their number of sides, using words such as opposite, parallel, curved and straight.

How to teach it

Sort shapes by their number of sides, tracing each side and counting once. Use words like straight, curved and corner.

Worked example
I have 3 sides and 3 corners. What shape am I?
Answer: triangle

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Watch out for

Counting a corner as a side, or losing count on shapes with many sides.

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