Shapes - Progression Points

Dimension

Level

Progression Point

Space

0.5

• Sorting of objects according to shape
• Matching of shapes to solve puzzles; for example, jigsaw puzzles
• Naming of common two-dimensional objects according to geometrical shape

1.0 Standard

… Students identify basic two-dimensional shapes such as triangles, circles and squares and three-dimensional solids and objects such as boxes and balls.

They recognise the interior and exterior of shapes and objects.

1.25

• Recognition of lines, corners and boundaries in two-dimensional shapes
• Representation of squares, rectangles, circles and triangles using freehand drawing, templates and technology
• Recognition and naming of spheres and cubes

1.75

• Identification of the important features of two-dimensional shapes and use of these distinguishing features to compare and contrast various shapes

2.0 Standard

… Students recognise lines, surfaces and planes, corners and boundaries; familiar two-dimensional shapes including rectangles, rhombuses and hexagons, and three-dimensional shapes and objects including pyramids, cones, and cylinders.

They accurately draw simple two-dimensional shapes by hand and construct, copy and combine these shapes using drawing tools and geometry software.

2.25

• Recognition and naming of familiar three-dimensional shapes

2.5

• Identification of shapes in terms of faces, edges and vertices

3.0 Standard

… Students recognise and name common three-dimensional shapes such as spheres, prisms and pyramids.

They identify edges, vertices and faces.

4.0 Standard

… Students create two-dimensional representations of three dimensional shapes and objects found in the surrounding environment.