Learning Path
Exploring Shape and Space with 3rd and 4th Class Learning Path
By PDST
This Learning Path, suitable for 3rd and 4th class, supports the exploration of Shape and Space through a series of challenges, tasks, videos and activities.
5 resources in this Learning Path
1
Ideas for Maths Trails
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/31526/31264.pdf Added: 19 Dec 2019 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Guide/notesSample questions for designing a Maths trail that covers shape an space, data, number, algebra and measures. May be adapted to suit your school an age levels. Originally devised by the Primary Curriculum Support Programme (PCSP).
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- 3-4
- Mathematics
Strand: Data
Strand unit: Representing and interpreting data
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- read and interpret bar-line graphs and simple pie charts
- read and interpret tables, pictograms, block graphs and bar charts
Suggestions for use: Use as a basis to design a maths trail.
Strand: Measures
Strand unit: Area
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- estimate, compare and measure the area of regular and irregular shapes
Suggestions for use: Use as a basis to design a maths trail.
Strand: Algebra
Suggestions for use: Use as a basis to design a maths trail.
Strand: Shape & Space
Strand unit: 2-D Shapes
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- construct and draw 2-D shapes
Suggestions for use: Use as a basis to design a maths trail.
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Shape and Space Manual
http://www.pdst.ie/sites/default/files/S%26S%20manual_22.11.13.pdf Added: 18 Jul 2015 Contributor: Jacqueline Skelly Resource type: ReferenceA Guide to Teaching and Learning in Irish Primary Schools about Shape and Space
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- 3-4
- Mathematics
Strand: Shape & Space
Strand unit: 2-D Shapes
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- combine, tessellate and make patterns with 2-D shapes
- construct and draw 2-D shapes
- explore, describe and compare the properties (sides, angles, parallel and non-parallel lines) of 2-D shapes
- identify the use of 2-D shapes in the environment
- identify, describe and classify 2-D shapes: equilateral, isosceles and scalene triangle, parallelogram,rhombus, pentagon, octagon
- identify, describe and classify 2-D shapes: square, rectangle, triangle, hexagon, circle, semicircle, oval and irregular shapes
- solve and complete practical tasks and problems involving 2-D shapes
Strand: Shape & Space
Strand unit: 3-D Shapes
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- construct 3-D shapes
- establish and appreciate that when prisms are sliced through (in the same direction) each face is equal in shape and size
- explore and describe the relationship of 3-D shapes with constituent 2-D shapes
- explore, describe and compare the properties of 3-D shapes
- identify, describe and classify 3-D shapes, including cube, cuboid, cylinder, cone, sphere, triangular prism, pyramid
- identify, describe and classify 3-D shapes, including, cube, cuboid, cylinder, cone, sphere, triangular prism, pyramid
- solve and complete practical tasks and problems involving 2-D and 3-D shapes
3
Carousel 2 Task Cards
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/31530/31268.pdf Added: 19 Dec 2019 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Guide/notes / ActivityStations focusing on 2 D shapes, symmetry, constructing shapes, comparing, contrasting. Requires lollipop sticks and pegboards. Devised by PDST advisors.
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- 3-4
- Mathematics
Strand: Shape & Space
Strand unit: 2-D Shapes
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- combine, tessellate and make patterns with 2-D shapes
- construct and draw 2-D shapes
- identify the use of 2-D shapes in the environment
Suggestions for use: Print and use as a point of reference when facilitating a maths station.
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All About 2-D Shapes
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/maths/mathsE3.htm#2 Added: 23 Apr 2007 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: AssessmentSeveral excellent worksheets to reinforce knowledge of 2D shapes. The following needed to download files - Word, Powerpoint, PDF, some files in Flash.
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- 3-4
- Mathematics
Strand: Shape & Space
Strand unit: 2-D Shapes
5
3D revision
http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/common-3d-shapes.html Added: 08 Jul 2016 Contributor: Linda Fitzgerald Resource type: Textbook3D revision website
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- 3-4
- Mathematics
Strand: Shape & Space
Strand unit: 3-D Shapes
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- explore and describe the relationship of 3-D shapes with constituent 2-D shapes
- explore, describe and compare the properties of 3-D shapes
- identify, describe and classify 3-D shapes, including cube, cuboid, cylinder, cone, sphere, triangular prism, pyramid
- identify, describe and classify 3-D shapes, including, cube, cuboid, cylinder, cone, sphere, triangular prism, pyramid
