2D Shapes (Year 3)
Name, describe and classify 2D shapes by their sides and angles.
The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 3 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.
Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
How many vertices does a cube have?
- 8
- 6
- 12
- 4
Answer: 8. Cube vertices.
ProCompare and infer.
Which shape has parallel sides?
- Rectangle
- Triangle
- Pentagon (irregular)
- None
Answer: Rectangle. Opp sides parallel.
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