Year 3 Geometry

Draw 2D shapes; identify right angles; recognise horizontal, vertical, and parallel lines.

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Worked examples

RookieRead and interpret directly.

Right angle = ?

  • 90°
  • 180°
  • 45°
  • 60°

Answer: 90°. Right = 90°.

ProCompare and infer.

Square vs rectangle: what's same and different?

  • Both have 4 right angles. Square has 4 equal sides; rectangle has 2 pairs equal.
  • Both have 4 equal sides.
  • Both have 3 sides.
  • Same shape.

Answer: Both have 4 right angles. Square has 4 equal sides; rectangle has 2 pairs equal.. Compare properties.

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What is covered in Year 3 Geometry?
Draw 2D shapes; identify right angles; recognise horizontal, vertical, and parallel lines. Key skills include 2D Shapes, Angles.

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