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Squares are one of the most common 2-D shapes. Triangles, circles and oblongs are also 2-D shapes.

Year 2 Shapes - Describing 2D Shapes

Learn the names and properties of 2D shapes. Count sides and vertices, spot right angles, and describe shapes like triangles, pentagons and hexagons using clear, simple rules.

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Fascinating Fact:

Pentagon and hexagon. Pentagon has 5 sides. Hexagon has 6 sides. Count slowly and point.

In KS1 Maths, pupils describe 2D shapes by counting sides and vertices (corners) and spotting square corners called right angles. Clear language helps children compare shapes and explain how they know.

Key Terms

Side: A straight edge on a flat (2D) shape.
Vertex: A corner where two sides meet. More than one vertex = vertices.
Polygon: A 2D shape made from straight sides, like triangles, squares, and pentagons.

Try a quick practice: play the 2D Shapes Practice to rehearse naming sides and vertices.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do I describe a 2D shape in KS1?

Say how many sides and vertices it has, and whether any corners are right angles. You can also mention if sides are equal or if it has curved edges.

What is the difference between a pentagon and a hexagon?

A pentagon has 5 sides and 5 vertices. A hexagon has 6 sides and 6 vertices. Counting the sides tells you which shape it is.

How can children recognise right angles in shapes?

Right angles look like square corners. You can match a corner of paper or a small card square to check if a corner is a right angle.

Try These Related Quizzes

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Question 1

What shape are the pairs of triangles making?

Oblongs

Circles

Triangles

Squares

Two right-angled triangles pushed together can make a square

Question 2

This triangle is called an equilateral triangle because all its sides and angles are..

different lengths

the same colour

made of plastic

the same

Equilateral means equal or the same

Question 3

Which shape has the most corners

They all have the same number of corners

The circle

The triangle

The square

The square has four corners, the triangle has three and the circle has no corners

Question 4

The coloured part of the eye is a...

rectangle

square

triangle

circle

The iris and pupil are both circles

Question 5

This pattern is made up from rectangles. Which shape wouldn't fit together as well?

Triangles

Circles

Squares

Cubes

Because circles are curved, they don't fit together at all!

Question 6

A square is a kind of...

sphere

triangle

circle

rectangle

A rectangle has four sides - a square is a kind of rectangle with four equal sides

Question 7

This little girl is holding...

a triangle and a circle

a triangle and a square

a circle and a rectangle

a rectangle and a square

A triangle has three straight sides and a circle has one curved side

Question 8

This road sign is a...

triangle

square

oval

oblong

Even though it is tilted, the shape is still a square

Question 9

How are rectangles different to squares?

They don't have as many corners

They have 4 sides of different lengths

They have two long and two short sides

They have more sides

Squares have 4 sides of equal length

Question 10

What shape is this clock face?

A rectangle

A circle

A square

A triangle

All four sides are the same length

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - What are 2D shapes?

Author: Angela Smith (Primary School Teacher & KS1 Quiz Writer)

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