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 faces does a cube have?
- 6
- 4
- 8
- 12
Answer: 6. Cube has 6 square faces.
ProCompare and infer.
What shape are the faces of a cylinder (top/bottom)?
- Circles
- Squares
- Triangles
- Rectangles
Answer: Circles. Cylinder ends = circles.
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- What is 2d shapes?
- Name, describe and classify 2D shapes by their sides and angles.
- How can my child practise 2d shapes at home?
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