Matching shapes

Matching shapes

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This task is about recognising the same 3-D shape drawn from different views.
Draw a line from each shape on the left to the shape on the right which is the same.
The shape may have been turned upside down or sideways.
The first shape has been done. There will be two shapes on the right side you will not use.
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Task administration: 
This task is completed with pencil and paper only.
Level:
3
Curriculum info: 
Maths, Geometry and Measurement, Shape
Keywords: 
3-dimensional shapes, matching, visualising
Description of task: 
Students match 3-dimensional shapes shown from different angles.
Answers/responses: 

 

 

Y6 (09/2000)

2 marks
(4 correct)
or
1 mark
(2-3 correct)

4 correct – moderate

2-3 correct – very easy
Diagnostic and formative information: 

Common error

Student does not distinguish between last 2 shapes in right-hand column →