Shapes

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Learn all about 2D and 3D shapes and how they can be used for different jobs.

2D Shapes

2D Shapes

Describe and draw flat shapes like triangles, squares and circles.

Areas of shapes

Areas of shapes

Area is measured in square units. The area of a rectangle is width × height.

Perimeter

Perimeter

The total length of the sides of any 2D shape.

Maps and plans

Maps and plans

Maps and plans use shapes to visualise things like rooms and buildings.

Angles

Angles

Angles measure how far something has turned, in degrees out of 360. 180° is a half turn.

3D Shapes

3D Shapes

Describe and work with 3D shapes like cubes, spheres and cylinders.