Shapes around us
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Log in to continueName, make and sort familiar flat shapes by their features.
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Which name best describes this shape?
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A closed shape with 3 straight sides and 3 corners.
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Answer: Triangle
- Trace the boundary: 3 straight sides.
- The side and corner properties identify a triangle.
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Victorian Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0
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Name, make and sort familiar flat shapes by their features.
Read the official VCAA curriculum description (VC2MFSP01)
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- Supported by the guided activity; selecting an MCQ does not demonstrate this action.
- VC2MFSP01-C01Recognise sides, corners and familiar shapes.
- VC2MFSP01-C02Compare shapes beyond their orientation.
- VC2MFSP01-C03Classify using several features.
- VC2MFSP01-C04Make, sort and explain physical or digital shapes or objects
- VC2MFSP01-C05Identify shapes in the environment and justify a classification
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- D01Recognise sides, corners and familiar shapesRecognise sides, corners and familiar shapes.
- D02Compare shapes beyond their orientationCompare shapes beyond their orientation.
- D03Classify using several featuresClassify using several features.