Measure and Interpret Shape and Space

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  • sort and describe objects by their shape attributes.
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  • describe, name and interpret relative positions in space.
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  • compare and order objects directly, using attributes of length, area, volume and capacity, weight, angle, temperature and time intervals in order to understand the attributes.
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2. 
  • identify and describe plane shapes in objects
  • record the result of transformations (flips, turns and slides) on plane shapes.
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  • give and follow instructions for movement that involve distance and directions.
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  • use repetition of a single unit to measure length, area, volume and capacity, weight, angle, temperature and time.
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3. 
  • create mental images of plane shapes
  • recognise and represent plane shapes in objects from different perspectives
  • predict and communicate the results of transformation (flips, turns, slides and/or scaling) on plane shapes.
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4. 
  • define plane shapes and prisms by their spatial features
  • create and describe mental images of prisms, including cylinders
  • make two-dimensional representations of prisms (and vice versa)
  • describe the transformations (flips, turns, slides and/or scaling) that are used to map one object onto another.
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  • use grid co-ordinate systems to specify locations and to describe routes.
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  • select and use sensible units (both informal and standard or formal units) to measure length, area, volume and capacity, weight, angle, temperature, power and time
  • use common benchmarks to select appropriate methods for estimating measurements
  • carry out simple unit conversions within a measurement system.
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5. 
  • define classes of plane shapes by their geometric properties and classes of solid shapes by their surfaces
  • use spatial visualisation to solve problems that involve surface area and volumes of prisms
  • describe sizes, positions and orientations of shapes under transformation (flips, turns, slides and/or scaling).
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  • communicate and interpret locations, directions and distances, using bearings, grid references and scales.
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  • select and use sensible units and tools and/or formulas to measure the side lengths, perimeters and areas of rectangles, circles and triangles to appropriate levels of precision
  • carry out conversions within a measurement system.
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6. 
  • visualise three-dimensional objects and spaces from different perspectives and analyse their cross-sections
  • examine the congruence, similarity and line or rotational symmetry of objects, using transformations.
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  • select and use sensible units and tools and/or formulas to measure surface areas and volumes of prisms, including cylinders, to appropriate levels of precision
  • carry out conversions within and between measurement systems.
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