Two-dimensional spatial structure
Mathematics K–10 (2022) · Early Stage 1 · View this focus area on the NESA NSW Curriculum website ↗
Outcomes
MAE-2DS-01 sorts, describes, names and makes two-dimensional shapes, including triangles, circles, squares and rectanglesMAE-2DS-02 describes and compares areas of similar shapesContent dot points
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2D shapes: Sort, describe and name familiar shapes
- Identify familiar shapes in a range of contexts
- Sort shapes according to features such as size and shape
- Recognise and explain how a group of shapes has been sorted (Reasons about spatial relations)
- Describe shapes, including circles, squares, triangles and rectangles
- Ask and respond to questions that help identify and name a particular shape
- Distinguish examples of triangles from non-examples
2D shapes: Represent shapes
- Manipulate circles, squares, triangles and rectangles, and describe their features
- Turn shapes to fit into or match a given space (Reasons about spatial relations)
- Make representations of shapes in a variety of ways, using paint, paper, movements or technology
- Make pictures and designs using a selection of shapes
- Make two-dimensional shapes by tracing around the faces of three-dimensional objects
- Identify and draw lines and curves
Area: Identify and compare area
- Make closed shapes and identify the attribute of area as the measure of the amount of surface
- Use comparative language to describe areas
- Predict which of two surfaces will have the larger area and justify the answer (Reasons about spatial relations)
- Compare areas of two similar shapes directly by drawing, tracing, or cutting and pasting
Early Stage 1 planning resources
Stage- or course-wide documents (scope and sequences, guides) that cover this focus area alongside others.
- Unit/PlanningMaking connections – Early Stage 1 (parallel content)
- Unit/PlanningSample scope and sequence – Early Stage 1