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reSolve: Reasoning with 2D Shapes
This sequence of three lessons explores shape properties and skills in manipulating shapes using transformations. Students create two-dimensional shapes by joining pins on a circular geoboard, explore the different shapes that can be made by joining together a set number of identical equilateral triangles and investigate the different tetrominoes that can be made by joining together four squares. Each lesson is outlined in detail including curriculum links, vocabulary, materials needed, discussion points and student resources such as templates. This sequence is part of the reSolve: Mathematics by Inquiry program.
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Year level(s) | Year 2 |
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Audience | Teacher |
Purpose | Teaching resource |
Format | Downloadable resources |
Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches | Mathematics investigation |
Keywords | shapes, geoboard, translation, rotation, reflection |
Curriculum alignment |
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Curriculum connections | Numeracy |
Strand and focus | Space, Build understanding, Apply understanding |
Topics | Shapes and objects |
AC: Mathematics (V9.0) content descriptions |
AC9M2SP01
Recognise, compare and classify shapes, referencing the number of sides and using spatial terms such as "opposite", "parallel", "curved" and "straight"
AC9M2M05
Identify, describe and demonstrate quarter, half, three-quarter and full measures of turn in everyday situations |
Numeracy progression |
Understanding geometric properties (P3)
Understanding units of measurement (P4) Interpreting fractions (P3) |
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Organisation | reSolve Maths by Inquiry |
Copyright | © Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment 2021. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0. |
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