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.
Hexagon has how many sides?
- 6
- 5
- 8
- 4
Answer: 6. Hexa = 6.
ProCompare and infer.
A shape has 4 equal sides and 4 right angles. What is it called?
- Parallelogram
- Rectangle
- Rhombus
- Square
Answer: Square. A square has 4 equal sides AND 4 right angles (unlike a rhombus, which has equal sides but no right angles).
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 2d shapes?
- Name, describe and classify 2D shapes by their sides and angles.
- How can my child practise 2d shapes at home?
- Work through the examples below, then start a free adaptive session. Northstar adjusts the difficulty automatically and tracks mastery over time.
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