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Teacher Notes

These materials relate to aspects of National Curriculum, Attainment Target 3: Shape, Space and Measures, Levels 1, 2 and 3.

Specifically:
"When working with 3-D and 2-D shapes, pupils use everyday language to describe properties and positions." (Level 1)

"Pupils use mathematical names for common 3-D and 2-D shapes and describe their properties, including numbers of sides and corners." (Level 2)

"Pupils classify 3-D and 2-D shapes in various ways using mathematical properties such as reflective symmetry." (Level 3)

Instructions for pupils:
There are information pages on 2D shapes, 3D shapes and symmetry, which provide the pupil, through interactivity, with some basic information about shape and space. When they feel familiar with this they can move on to the Quiz Bank. Each quiz consists of 20 multiple choice questions. Pupils can have as many guesses as they like at each question, but only when they get the correct answer will the smiley face appear. Pupils can at any point choose to move on to the next question, but if they do so without entering the correct response a "frowny" face will be added. On completion of each quiz a total sheet appears with a smiley for each correct answer, and a frowny for each incorrect answer.
Quiz 1 covers aspects of Levels 1 and 2.
Quiz 2 covers aspects of Levels 2 and 3.

Classroom Management:

If this is the first time that the pupil will be using these materials, it is recommended that an older pupil or adult accompany them to help with reading and navigation. Later they should be able to work alone - or at least with an "experienced" peer.