Exploring 2D Shapes
A free maths worksheet ready for your classroom. Open in Kuraplan to grab the print-ready PDF, customize it for your students, or generate a fresh version in seconds.
Exploring 2D Shapes
🔍 Part 1: Shape Identification
WALT: Identify and classify 2D shapes based on their features
Shape with 3 sides and 3 vertices:
A pentagon has _____ sides and _____ vertices.
A hexagon has _____ sides and _____ vertices.
📐 Part 2: Angles and Properties
WALT: Compare angles in shapes using mathematical language
Right angle: _______________
Acute angle: _______________
Obtuse angle: _______________
Word bank: exactly 90 degrees, less than 90 degrees, more than 90 degrees
Shapes: square, triangle, rectangle, circle, pentagon, hexagon
Has corners: ________________________
No corners: ________________________
🌟 Part 3: Challenge Activities
Extension for Advanced Learners:
Tessellation tip: The shapes should fit together with no gaps or overlaps!
How many lines of symmetry does a square have? _____
• 5 sides
• At least one right angle
• At least one acute angle
Why can't a triangle have a right angle AND two obtuse angles? Use mathematical reasoning.
Success Criteria - I can:
□ Name common 2D shapes correctly
□ Count sides and vertices accurately
□ Identify right, acute and obtuse angles
□ Sort shapes based on their properties
□ Use mathematical language to explain my thinking
Vocabulary Support:
Vertex (vertices) = corner • Side = straight edge • Angle = amount of turn • Tessellation = pattern with no gaps
About This Worksheet
Free in Kuraplan
Sign up free, grab the PDF, and customize it for your class.
Print-Ready
Formatted for standard paper. Clean layout, easy to read.
AI-Generated
Created with Kuraplan's AI, designed for real classroom use.
For Teachers & Parents
Use in classrooms, for homework, tutoring, or homeschool.
Need a custom version of this worksheet?
Kuraplan's AI generates custom worksheets in seconds — differentiated for every learner, aligned to your curriculum.
Generate Custom Worksheets — Free
