Recognise shapes
- Name the shape.
- Count sides, faces, edges or vertices.
- Use properties to classify it.
Answer: A rectangle has 4 sides and 4 right angles
📐 Geometry & Measures
2D shapes
Learn 2d shapes with a GCSE-style explanation, help guide, worked example, practice question and flashcards.
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Level 10 / 100 XP
1. Explanation
Key idea
- 2D shapes is part of geometry and appears often in KS3–GCSE maths.
- Shape properties include sides, angles, faces, edges and vertices.
- Use the worked model, help guide, interactive question and flashcards to practise 2d shapes until the steps feel automatic.
Real-life examples
- Shopping, sport, travel, science, design and everyday decisions all use this skill.
2. Visual
2D shapes learning map
Understand the key idea → follow the help guide → practise a question → check your method → build speed with flashcards.
3. Help guide
How to tackle 2D shapes
- Learn the rule: Shape properties include sides, angles, faces, edges and vertices.
- Worked model: Name the shape. Count sides, faces, edges or vertices. Use properties to classify it.
- Try the interactive question without looking at the answer first.
- Use the flashcards to test the rule, the method and a common check.
4. Worked examples
Step-by-step working
5. Interactive questions
Try it yourself
How many faces does a cube have?
6. Flashcards
Master quick recall
Flip each card, then choose whether you know it or need more practice.
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FrontRule for 2D shapes
BackShape properties include sides, angles, faces, edges and vertices.
FrontExample answer: How many faces does a cube have?
BackA cube has 6 equal square faces.
FrontCommon check for 2D shapes
BackCheck units/notation, compare with an estimate, and make sure the answer matches the question.
7. Finish
Complete this topic
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