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National 2 Lifeskills Mathematics

Shape, Space and Data

Recognise shapes, sort objects and read simple information.

Mandatory unit: Shape, Space and Data

Interactive task

Shape, Space and Data

Choose, then check.

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Choose the circle.

Choose an answer.

Learn

Skill steps

Use real objects first.

Sort by one rule.

Use position and direction words.

Answer one-step data questions.

Key words

circlesquaretrianglecubespherebeside

Simple pictogram

  1. Count 2 purple counters.
  2. Count 4 green counters.
  3. Choose which row has more.

Green has more.

Guided practice

Step-by-step prompts

Find a circle, square and triangle.

  • Look at the cards.
  • Match same shape.
  • Find one real object.

Sort objects by colour.

  • Choose the rule.
  • Put same together.
  • Check each group.

Put the cup beside the book.

  • Find the book.
  • Place cup beside it.
  • Check position.
Practise

Practical pupil tasks

  • Find a circle.
  • Find a cube.
  • Find a cylinder.
  • Sort classroom objects by shape.
  • Sort cards by colour.