Geometry

69 Skills in Mathematics. 46 are ready to try — three verified questions each, no account needed.

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Ages 4–6
2-D shapes
Recognise and name common 2-D shapes (circles, triangles, rectangles including squares)
148 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 4–6
3-D shapes
Recognise and name common 3-D shapes (cubes, cuboids, pyramids, spheres, cylinders, cones)
10 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 4–6
Positional Language
Describe the position of objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, next to
12 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 5–6
Building & Drawing Shapes
Model shapes by building from components (e.g. sticks and clay balls) and by drawing
32 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 5–6
Flat vs Solid Shapes
Distinguish two-dimensional (flat) shapes from three-dimensional (solid) shapes
15 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 6–7
2-D shapes (age 6+)
Identify and describe properties of 2-D shapes including the number of sides and line symmetry in a vertical line
10 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 6–7
Angles in triangles (age 6+)
Distinguish defining attributes of shapes (e.g. triangles are closed and three-sided) from non-defining attributes (e.g. colour, orientation, overall size)
16 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 6–7
Building with 3-D Shapes
Compose three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, right circular cylinders) and create composite shapes; build new shapes from component shapes
10 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 6–7
Composing Shapes
Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, quarter-circles) to create composite shapes, and compose new shapes from the composite shape
29 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 6–7
Edges, vertices, and faces
Identify and describe properties of 3-D shapes including the number of edges, vertices, and faces
20 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 6–7
Sorting 2-D and 3-D shapes
Compare and sort common 2-D and 3-D shapes and everyday objects by their properties
44 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 7–8
Right Angles & Turns
Identify right angles; recognise that two right angles make a half-turn, three make three-quarters, and four make a complete turn
10 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 7–8
Understanding angles
Recognise angles as a property of shape or a description of a turn
10 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 8–10
2-D shapes (age 8+)
Identify lines of symmetry in 2-D shapes presented in different orientations; recognise line-symmetric figures and draw lines of symmetry
10 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 8–9
Coordinates (age 8+)
Plot specified points on a coordinate grid and draw sides to complete a given polygon
26 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 8–9
First Quadrant Coordinates
Describe positions on a 2-D grid as coordinates in the first quadrant
10 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 8–9
Lines of symmetry
Complete a simple symmetric figure with respect to a specific line of symmetry
22 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 8–12
Transformations on a grid
Represent and carry out geometric transformations on squared paper or a coordinate grid: reflections (in horizontal, vertical, and diagonal mirror lines, including the axes), translations (described as a vector or as left/right/up/down mov…
9 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 8–9
Types of angles
Identify acute and obtuse angles; compare and order angles up to two right angles by size
9 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 8–12
Types of angles (age 8+)
Use and interpret standard geometric diagram conventions: mark right angles with a small square, equal lengths with single or double tick marks, and equal angles with arc marks; label angles in three-letter notation (∠ABC) and individual a…
7 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 9–10
Angle Sum Rules
Know that angles at a point sum to 360° (one whole turn), angles on a straight line sum to 180°, and vertically opposite angles are equal; use these facts to find missing angles
12 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 9–10
Classifying shapes by line properties
Classify two-dimensional figures based on the presence or absence of parallel or perpendicular lines, or angles of a specified size; recognise right triangles as a category
21 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 9–10
Degrees and turns
Know that angles are measured in degrees, where one degree is 1/360 of a full turn; understand that an angle turning through n one-degree angles has a measure of n degrees
9 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 9–10
Lines, Rays & Angles
Draw and identify points, lines, line segments, rays, angles (right, acute, obtuse), and perpendicular and parallel lines; identify these in two-dimensional figures
18 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 9–10
Measuring angles
Measure angles in whole-number degrees using a protractor; draw given angles and sketch angles of specified measure
7 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 9–10
Measuring angles (age 9+)
Recognise angle measure as additive; find unknown angles by adding or subtracting on a diagram using equations with a symbol for the unknown
9 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 9–10
Regular and irregular polygons
Distinguish between regular and irregular polygons based on reasoning about equal sides and equal angles
9 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 9–10
Transformations on a Grid
Identify, describe, and represent the position of a shape following a reflection or translation using appropriate language; know that the shape has not changed
9 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 9–10
Understanding angles (age 9+)
Use the properties of rectangles to deduce related facts and find missing lengths and angles
9 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 9–10
What Is an Angle?
Understand that an angle is a geometric shape formed by two rays sharing a common endpoint (vertex); recognise angles in real-life contexts and 2-D shapes
10 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 10–11
3-D shapes (age 10+)
Recognise, describe, and build simple 3-D shapes, including making nets
10 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 10–11
Angles in triangles (age 10+)
Find unknown angles in triangles, quadrilaterals, and regular polygons using angle sum properties
15 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 10–11
Classifying shapes by properties
Compare and classify geometric shapes based on their properties and sizes; understand that attributes belonging to a category also belong to all subcategories; classify two-dimensional figures in a hierarchy based on properties
16 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 10–11
Coordinates (age 10+)
Describe positions on the full coordinate grid (all four quadrants); use coordinates with negative values
9 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 10–11
Numbers on a number line
Understand a coordinate system defined by two perpendicular number lines (axes) with an origin at (0,0); know that an ordered pair (x, y) specifies a unique point where the first number gives horizontal distance and the second gives vertic…
9 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 10–11
Translating and reflecting shapes
Draw and translate simple shapes on the coordinate plane; reflect shapes in the axes
9 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 10–11
Understanding angles (age 10+)
Recognise angles where they meet at a point, are on a straight line, or are vertically opposite; find missing angles using these properties
9 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 11–13
3-D shapes (age 11+)
Use the properties of faces, surfaces, edges, and vertices of 3-D shapes (cubes, cuboids, prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres) to solve problems, including visualising cross-sections
13 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 11–14
Angle sums in triangles and polygons
Derive and use the angle sum in a triangle (180°), use it to deduce the angle sum in any polygon ((n−2) × 180°), and calculate interior and exterior angles of regular polygons
28 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 11–14
Coordinate Transformations
Identify properties of translations, rotations, and reflections; describe and perform these transformations on given figures, and understand that the image is congruent to the original
73 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 11–13
Measuring angles (age 11+)
Draw and measure line segments and angles accurately using ruler and protractor, and interpret scale drawings to extract real measurements
6 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 11–13
Properties of triangles and quadrilaterals
Derive and illustrate properties of triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles using appropriate language, including interior angles, diagonals, symmetry, and relationships between side lengths
10 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 12–14
Angles in triangles (age 12+)
Know and use the criteria for triangle congruence (SSS, SAS, ASA, RHS), use standard labelling conventions for sides and angles of triangle ABC, and determine whether two triangles are congruent
10 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 12–14
Angles with parallel lines
Understand and use the relationship between parallel lines cut by a transversal: corresponding angles, alternate interior angles, and co-interior (same-side interior) angles; use these to find unknown angles
7 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 13–15
Trigonometry basics
Use the trigonometric ratios sin, cos, and tan in right-angled triangles to find unknown sides and angles, including setting up the correct ratio for a given problem
11 verified questions on this shelf
Ages 13–14
Types of angles (age 13+)
Apply Pythagoras’ Theorem (a² + b² = c²) to calculate unknown side lengths in right-angled triangles, including in real-world and coordinate-geometry contexts
13 verified questions on this shelf

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Ages 5–6
3-D shapes (age 5+)
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Ages 5–6
Combining Simple Shapes
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Ages 5–6
Turns & Directions
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Ages 6–7
2-D faces on 3-D shapes
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Ages 6–7
Patterns & Sequences
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Ages 6–7
Position, direction, and movement
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Ages 7–8
2-D shapes (age 7+)
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Ages 7–8
Angles in triangles (age 7+)
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Ages 7–8
Parallel and perpendicular lines
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Ages 8–9
Describing Movements
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Ages 8–11
Nets of 3-D Shapes
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Ages 8–9
Understanding angles (age 8+)
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Ages 9–10
3-D shapes (age 9+)
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Ages 9–10
Estimating Angles
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Ages 10–11
2-D shapes (age 10+)
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Ages 10–11
Parts of a circle
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Ages 10–11
Plotting points in the first quadrant
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Ages 11–14
Angles in triangles (age 11+)
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Ages 11–13
Types of angles (age 11+)
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Ages 11–13
Understanding angles (age 11+)
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Ages 12–14
Circles: Circumference & Area
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Ages 12–14
Coordinates (age 12+)
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Ages 12–14
Understanding angles (age 12+)
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