Assessment Name: 2D and 3D Shapes Assessment

Objective: To assess students’ knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of two dimensional (2D) and three dimensional (3D) shapes.

Target Group: 9 year olds

Questions:

1. What is the name of a shape with four sides and four angles?

2. How many lines of symmetry does a pentagon have?

3. Name three examples of 3D shapes.

4. What is the difference between a sphere and a cube?

5. How many vertices does a triangle have?

6. What is the name of a flat shape with six sides?

7. Name two properties of three dimensional shapes.

8. What is the name of a shape with three sides and three angles?

9. How many faces does a cylinder have?

10. What is the difference between a cone and a cylinder?