2D Shapes (Year 2)
Name, describe and classify 2D shapes by their sides and angles.
The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 2 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.
Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
How many sides does a triangle have?
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 0
Answer: 3. Triangle = 3 sides.
ProCompare and infer.
How many lines of symmetry does a square have?
- 4
- 2
- 1
- 0
Answer: 4. 2 diagonal + 2 mid.
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- What is 2d shapes?
- Name, describe and classify 2D shapes by their sides and angles.
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