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Shapes and objects: Year 1 – planning tool

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This planning resource for Year 1 is for the topic of Shapes and objects. Students compare and classify the properties of common shapes found in the classroom, home or local environment.

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First steps in mathematics: Space

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This guide supports teachers to develop students’ geometric understandings.

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Finding Shapes and Objects - Calculate

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The focus of this activity is for students to count a variety of objects in their home environment and write the number for each.

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Work sample Year 1 Mathematics: Equilateral triangles

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This work sample demonstrates evidence of student learning in relation to aspects of the achievement standards for Year 1 Mathematics. The primary purpose for the work sample is to demonstrate the standard, so the focus is on what is evident in the sample not how it was created. The sample is an authentic representation ...

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Categorisation

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Use this task to assess students’ knowledge and understanding of properties of shapes, and language they use when describing common features.

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Algorithms: Year 7 – planning tool

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This planning resource for Year 7 is for the topic of Algorithms. Students are introduced to the use of algorithms for sorting and classifying. They can use flow charts to do this. Algorithmic thinking is a design process and flow charts are used to show a sequence of steps and/or instructions and require decision making ...

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Pattern Blocks - Calculate

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This activity uses pattern blocks to explore patterns and the relationship between numbers. Students use the blocks to create and describe other shapes and since the blocks are relational they can be used for other investigations. For example, turn the blocks into units – if the triangle is one what is the value of the hexagon?

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Stand up, sit down - Calculate

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This game focuses on listening and matching shape properties to the correct shape, and using mathematical vocabulary to describe shapes.

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Types of triangles

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What is the difference between equilateral, isosceles and scalene triangles? See if you can find and classify triangles based on the definitions given in this maths video.

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Play School: Buttons and shapes

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Have you ever looked at the buttons on your clothes? What shapes are they? You will find that most buttons are circles, but sometimes they can come in really different and interesting shapes, sizes and colours! What are some of the button shapes and colours mentioned in this video?

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Sites2See: Patterns and Algebra

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Selected links to a range of interactive online resources for the study of patterns and algebra in Foundation to Year 6 Mathematics.

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MathXplosion, Ep 10: What is the strongest shape?

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Are triangles really the strongest shapes ever? If so, why? Learn how and why right-angled and equilateral triangles have been used in engineering, architecture and design through the ages.

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reSolve: Shape: Shadows

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This lesson invites students to explore the relationship between three-dimensional objects and common two-dimensional shapes. They are asked to investigate the shape of shadows cast by different three-dimensional objects. They are also asked to consider different perspectives of a single object and how the shadow shapes ...

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Sites2See: Space and Geometry for Primary

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Selected links to online resources that can support the teaching and learning of geometry for primary-aged students.

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Numeracy wrap: It's what's inside that counts

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interactive activities that guide students to explore the interior and exterior angle sums of polygons.

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reSolve: Mechanical Linkages: Angles and Lines

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This sequence of lessons explores the geometry of angles using real world contexts including the dynamics of folding and joints. Students investigate side lengths and angles, supported by using physical models and computer simulation. There are opportunities to develop geometric language and to highlight how mathematical ...

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Shape sorter: polygons

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Help sort shapes, in the shape factory. Examine examples of shapes and determine if they belong in the Yes polygon set. Examine examples of shapes that do not belong in the set. Work out what features of the polygon are important and test your ideas by sorting some shapes. Then program the robot and see if it sorts the ...

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Monster choir: making patterns

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Help monsters in a choir to make animal sounds in order. Make a sequence of up to four sounds. Choose monsters so that their sounds match the sequence. Repeat the pattern to make a song.

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