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Count the 2D Shapes

In this worksheet, students will count the number of each shape that they can see.

'Count the 2D Shapes' worksheet

Key stage:  KS 1

Year:  Year 1 Maths worksheets

Curriculum topic:   Geometry: Properties of Shapes

Curriculum subtopic:   Recognise 2D and 3D Shapes

Popular topics:   Shape worksheets

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Worksheet Overview

In this activity, we will count the number of each shape that we can see.

 

Remember this is a square.

 

 

But so is this a square, even though it's been turned.

 

 

 

This is a rectangle.

 

 

But so is this a rectangle, even though it's been turned.

 

 

 

This is a triangle.

 

 

This is a circle.

 

 

Example

Count the circles.

 

 

Answer

There are 2 red and 2 smaller yellow circles.

Total: 4 circles.

 

Let's have a go at some counting now!

 

Are you ready, shape-spotter?

 

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