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To describe and classify 3D shapes

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To describe and classify 3D shapes

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will continue to learn how to describe the properties of shapes and how to sort them (classify them) into groups based on their properties.
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3 Questions

Q1.
The flat part of a shape is called a:
Correct answer: Face
Side
Vertices
Q2.
The corners of a shape are called:
Face
Side
Correct answer: Vertices
Q3.
We describe a sphere as having one continuous curved:
Face
Correct answer: Surface
Vertices

3 Questions

Q1.
True or false: a cube has faces
false
Correct answer: true
Q2.
True or false: a sphere has vertices
Correct answer: false
true
Q3.
True or false: a cone has a curved surface
false
Correct answer: true

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UnitMaths / Shape and patterns

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