Topics: Starter | Circles | Geometry | Shape | Vocabulary

• B Wells, Barley Lane School EXETER
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• Dart (a concave kite; used in Penrose Tilings).
• Sean Monaghan, Colaiste Iognaid
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• Semi circle.
• Frankie, St Andrews
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• Cylinder.
• Tom, St Andrews
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• Oval.
• Mr Freestone, Judgemeadow Community College, Leicester
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• Hendacagon - 11-sided shape.
• Adeel Salam, St John's School Northwood
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• A pyramid.
• Transum,
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• If instead of just the names of the shapes pupils drew small diagrams of the shapes, each on a separate small piece of paper, then the activity can be extended to sort the shapes in many different ways. The shapes could then be sorted using a Venn diagram or table. Shapes could be grouped together according to their order of rotational symmetry, number of lines of symmetry, parallel lines, equal lines or angles.
  
  If pupils have access to computers here are some interactive activities that go well with this Starter. Polygon Properties, Formulae Pairs, Quad Areas, Shapes in The Stars and Tangram Table. There are many more ideas on our Shapes page.
• 8W3, Market Harborough
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• Delta / Arrowhead.

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