KS1 (Age 5-7)KS2 (Age 7-11)11 Plus (Age 7-11)KS3 (Age 11-14)GCSE (Age 14-17)PSHE A.I.ESL Spanish Specialist Games

Need help with Shapes (Year 4)? Ask our AI Tutor!

AI Tutor - Lucy

Connecting with Tutor...

Please wait while we establish connection

Hi! I'm Lucy, your AI tutor. How can I help you with Shapes (Year 4) today?

now

The name given to the distance from the centre of a polygon or circle to one of the vertices is radius.

Shapes (Year 4)

Shapes are all around us — from the triangles on road signs to the circles in wheels. Learning about them helps us understand space, design, and everyday objects.

Explore the Topic →

(quiz starts below)

Fascinating Fact:

Cones make life tasty and safe such as ice cream cones for eating and traffic cones for road safety.

In KS2 Maths, pupils explore 2D and 3D shapes by learning their names, properties, and uses. Understanding edges, faces, and vertices helps children recognise patterns in the world around them and solve geometry-based problems with confidence.

Key Terms

Edge: The line where two faces of a 3D shape meet.
Vertex: A point where two or more edges meet.
Face: A flat or curved surface on a 3D object.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are the main 3D shapes taught in KS2 Maths?

The main 3D shapes include cubes, cuboids, spheres, cones, cylinders, and pyramids. Pupils learn how to count their faces, edges, and vertices.

What is the difference between 2D and 3D shapes?

2D shapes are flat, like circles and squares, while 3D shapes have depth, such as spheres and cubes, and can be held or seen from different angles.

How do children learn about shapes in Year 4 Maths?

In Year 4 Maths, children use shape sorting, measuring, and drawing activities to identify and describe properties of shapes, building spatial reasoning skills.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Which of these is a regular polygon?

Rectangle

Right angled triangle

Square

Circle

A regular polygon has all sides equal

2 .

How many sides does an octagon have?

To help remember this, think of an octopus with 8 legs

3 .

What is a polyhedron?

A 3D shape where all faces are square

A 3D shape where all faces are flat polygons

A 2D shape where all angles are different

A 2D shape with twelve sides

Cubes and cuboids are both polyhedrons

4 .

What is the name of all flat shapes with three or more straight sides?

Triangle

Polyhedron

Polygon

Heptagon

So triangles, squares, rectangles and pentagons are all polygons

5 .

What is a seven sided polygon called?

Heptagon

Hexagon

Pentagon

Tetrahedron

A heptagon has 7 sides and a heptagram is a star with 7 points

6 .

Which of these describes an isosceles triangle?

Triangle with 3 equal sides

Triangle with 2 equal sides and 2 equal angles

Triangle with 3 equal sides and 2 equal angles

Triangle with 2 equal sides and 3 equal angles

An isosceles triangle has 2 equal angles which are opposite to 2 sides of equal length

7 .

How many degrees in a right angle?

60^o

90^o

180^o

360^o

There are 360^o in a full turn so a quarter turn will be 90^o

8 .

What is the name given to the distance from the centre of a polygon or circle to one of the vertices?

Circumference

Diameter

Radius

Tangent

The diameter is twice the radius

9 .

What is the name of the triangle with all sides and all angles equal?

Right angled triangle

Isosceles triangle

Equilateral triangle

Pyramid

An equilateral triangle has angles of 60^o at each of its corners

10 .

What is the name given to a shape that has four faces all of which are equilateral triangles?

Tetrahedron

Polyhedron

Prism

Pyramid

Tetrahedrons are similar to pyramids, but pyramids have 5 faces, one of which is a square

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Recognise and describe 3D shapes

Author: Amanda Swift (Primary School Teacher & Educational Content Developer)

**Unlimited Quizzes Await You! 🚀**

Hey there, quiz champ! 🌟 You've already tackled today's free questions.
Ready for more?

🔓 Unlock UNLIMITED Quizzes and challenge yourself every day. But that's
not all...

🔥 As a Subscriber you can join our thrilling "Daily Streak" against other
quizzers. Try to win a coveted spot on our Hall of Fame Page.

Don't miss out! Join us now and keep the fun rolling. 🎉

Subscribe & Play

**Unlimited Quizzes Await You! 🚀**

Hey there, quiz champ! 🌟 You've already tackled today's free questions. Ready for more?

🔓 Unlock UNLIMITED Quizzes and challenge yourself every day. But that's not all...

🔥 As a Subscriber you can join our thrilling "Daily Streak" against other quizzers. Try to win a coveted spot on our Hall of Fame Page.

Don't miss out! Join us now and keep the fun rolling. 🎉

Subscribe & Play

Leave Feedback