Shapes and Applications Test

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Total Marks: /100

📚 Part 1: Shape Identification and Properties (40 marks)

1. Identify and name 4 common 2D shapes used in road signs. For each shape, give one example of a road sign that uses it. (8 marks)

2. Circle the correct answers. Which 3D shapes are commonly used in food packaging? (6 marks)

Cylinder (cans)

Rectangular prism (cereal boxes)

Sphere (oranges)

Pyramid (chocolate bars)

Cone (ice cream cones)

Cube (dice)

3. Describe why triangles are used in sports ground markings and building structures. Give 2 reasons with examples. (8 marks)

4. Match each shape property to its correct shape. Draw lines to connect them. (8 marks)

4 equal sides, 4 right angles

3 sides, can be scalene

No corners, constant radius

6 faces, all squares

Triangle

Square

Circle

Cube

5. List 3 places in your home where you would find rectangular prisms and explain why this shape is chosen for each item. (10 marks)

✏️ Part 2: Drawing and Construction (35 marks)

6. Draw a shape with 4 equal sides and 4 right angles. Label its properties and name the shape. (10 marks)

7. Sketch a 3D object (rectangular prism) from this description: "A box that is 8cm long, 5cm wide, and 3cm high." Include measurements on your drawing. (10 marks)

8. Look at this simple house plan description: "Rectangle base 10m × 8m, with a triangular roof section on top." Draw what this house would look like from the front view. (8 marks)

9. Design a simple logo using only circles and triangles. Explain why you chose these shapes for your design. (7 marks)

🔍 Part 3: Angles and Practical Applications (25 marks)

10. Estimate the angle sizes in these everyday situations. Choose from: acute (less than 90°), right (90°), obtuse (90°-180°), or straight (180°). (12 marks)

a) The angle when a door is half open: ________________

b) The corner of a rectangular table: ________________

c) The angle of a roof on a house: ________________

d) The hands of a clock at 3:00: ________________

11. Explain why hexagons are used in honeycomb structures and soccer balls. What makes this shape special? (8 marks)

12. A furniture designer wants to create a stable table. Which shape base would be most stable: triangle, square, or circle? Justify your answer with 2 reasons. (5 marks)

WALT (We Are Learning To): Identify, describe, and apply knowledge of 2D and 3D shapes in real-world contexts

Success Criteria: I can name common shapes, explain their properties, describe their practical uses, draw shapes from descriptions, and estimate angles in everyday situations