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Space > Shapes

Australian Curriculum Version 9 Says:

Sort, name and create familiar shapes; recognise and describe familiar shapes within objects in the environment, giving reasons.

What this means

  • Familiar shapes would include circles, squares, rectangles and triangles.
  • Students would need to recognise that a tissue box is made up of a number of rectangles. A tin can has circles on the ends.
  • Creating shapes may involve drawing them, using stamps, or making them out of playdough.
  • Shapes may be photographed in the playground.

Tip

  • Activity: Read the book The Greedy Triangle by Marilyn Burns and identify the shapes shown in the page. Look for these on an outdoor walk.

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Resources & Manipulatives

These Quick Curriculum Guides have been designed to take a look at the Australian Mathematics Curriculum (AC9), explain terminology and provide interpretations.

Narelle and I have used our professional judgement to put forward what is appropriate for students at this year level.

Authors: Dr Paul Swan & Narelle Rice
We would like to also thank Linda Marshall and David Dunstan for comments and assistance.

These documents serve as general advice only and do not take into account your specific needs and conditions. While best care has been taken in compiling these materials, mistakes may exist.
Australian Curriculum version 9 materials used under Creative Commons licence from ACARA. Readers should always refer back to the curriculum itself and the state-based curriculum that is relevant for you.

This document is copyright of A-Z Type (Dr Paul Swan). A copy of this document may be downloaded from www.drpaulswan.com.au.