Geometrical reasoning

Transformations

Co-ordinates

Construction

Measures and mensuration

Objectives

Resources

Use correct vocabulary and labelling conventions

O  O  O  O  9-dot Geoboard            

W  Names of shapes

Identify parallel and perpendicular lines

Know the sum of angles at a point

Know the sum of angles on a straight line

Know the sum of angles in a triangle

Recognise vertically opposite angles

Begin to use properties of shapes to solve problems

Use 2-D representations to visualise 3-D shapes

O  O  isometric grids

Objectives

Resources

Understand the language and notation

Reflection in given mirror lines

O  squared paper grid

Line and rotational symmetry

L   Road signs         W  Symmetry

Translation

A  knight's move

Rotation about a given point

P  P  W  W  Rotating shapes on dotty paper

Explore transformation and symmetries using ICT

Objectives

Resources

Use convention and notation - all four quadrants

O  W  W  co-ordinate grids

W  battleships

Find co-ordinates of points from geometric information

Objectives

Resources

Measure and draw lines to the nearest mm

Measure and draw angles to the nearest degree (all types)

Construct triangles (ASA or SSA)

Explore constructions using ICT

Construct nets of simple shapes using ruler and protractor

Objectives

Resources

Use names and abbreviations of units 

Estimate, calculate and solve problems in contexts

Convert one metric unit to another

Read and interpret scales on a range of equipment

L  O  W  W number lines

Distinguish between acute, obtuse and reflex angles

Estimate the size of any angle

L  O  W  W  Angle estimation

Calculate perimeters of shapes made from rectangles

H  Geoboard perimeters

Calculate areas of shapes made from rectangles

H  H  Geobaord areas

Calculate the surface area of cubes and cuboids