Shape and space · Ages 6–7
Putting shapes together worksheet
Part of: Solids, flat shapes and position
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Putting shapes together worksheet
Shape and space · Ages 6–7
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Write each answer in the space. For word problems, show your working and write a sentence answer.
Part A: Working out and filling in (2 marks each)
1.How many small pieces is this big shape made of?
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2.4 small triangles make 1 big triangle (as shown). How many small triangles make 3 big ones?
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3.4 small triangles make 1 big triangle (as shown). How many small triangles make 7 big ones?
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4.4 small triangles make 1 big triangle (as shown). How many small triangles make 2 big ones?
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Part B: Choose, or true or false (2 marks each)
5.Which shape is made of 2 squares?
- A
- B
- C
- D
Choose the right picture
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6.Which shape is made of 4 squares?
- A
- B
- C
- D
Choose the right picture
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7.This shape is made of 1 small pieces.
True or false?
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8.What shape are the small pieces this shape is made of?
- A. Triangles
- B. Circles
- C. Squares
- D. Hexagons
Choose the right answer
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9.Which shape is made of 4 triangles?
- A
- B
- C
- D
Choose the right picture
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10.This shape is made of 4 small pieces.
True or false?
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11.Which shape is made of 6 triangles?
- A
- B
- C
- D
Choose the right picture
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12.Which shape is made of 2 triangles?
- A
- B
- C
- D
Choose the right picture
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Part C: Word problems (4 marks each)
13.Cutting a square of paper from one corner straight across to the opposite corner gives 2 triangles. Ming cuts 4 squares. How many triangles is that?
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14.Chi-keung puts 4 small square tiles together to make 1 big square. How many small tiles make 5 big squares?
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15.May puts 2 matching triangles together to make 1 square. With 20 such triangles, how many squares can May make at most?
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16.Tsz-ching puts 2 matching triangles together to make 1 square. With 8 such triangles, how many squares can Tsz-ching make at most?
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17.May puts 4 small square tiles together to make 1 big square. How many small tiles make 3 big squares?
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18.Cutting a square of paper from one corner straight across to the opposite corner gives 2 triangles. Tsz-ching cuts 5 squares. How many triangles is that?
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Putting shapes together worksheet: Answers and working
Part A: Working out and filling in
1. 4 pieces
Follow the lines inside and count the pieces one by one, marking each.
Count the pieces along the lines inside: 4.
2. 12 triangles
Each big triangle needs 4 small ones. Count in fours, 3 times.
4 each; count in fours 3 times: 12.
3. 28 triangles
Each big triangle needs 4 small ones. Count in fours, 7 times.
4 each; count in fours 7 times: 28.
4. 8 triangles
Each big triangle needs 4 small ones. Count in fours, 2 times.
4 each; count in fours 2 times: 8.
Part B: Choose, or true or false
5. B
Check each shape: are all its pieces squares, and how many are there?
Count the pieces: the one with 2, all squares, is the answer.
6. B
Check each shape: are all its pieces squares, and how many are there?
Count the pieces: the one with 4, all squares, is the answer.
7. False
Count the pieces along the lines inside, then compare with 1.
Count along the lines inside: 2 pieces.
8. A. Triangles
Look at just one small piece and count its sides.
Look at one piece and count its sides.
9. D
Check each shape: are all its pieces triangles, and how many pieces are there?
Count the pieces: the one with 4, all triangles, is the answer.
10. True
Count the pieces along the lines inside, then compare with 4.
Count along the lines inside: 4 pieces.
11. C
Check each shape: are all its pieces triangles, and how many pieces are there?
Count the pieces: the one with 6, all triangles, is the answer.
12. D
Check each shape: are all its pieces triangles, and how many pieces are there?
Count the pieces: the one with 2, all triangles, is the answer.
Part C: Word problems
Marking: 2 for the working, 1 for the answer, 1 for the sentence.
13. 8 triangles
Each sheet gives 2 triangles. Count in twos, 4 times.
2 a sheet; count in twos 4 times: 8.
14. 20 tiles
Each big square needs 4 small tiles. Count in fours, 5 times.
4 to a big square; count in fours 5 times: 20.
15. 10 squares
Each square takes two triangles. Put the 20 triangles into pairs.
Counting in twos up to 20 takes 10 counts: 10 squares.
16. 4 squares
Each square takes two triangles. Put the 8 triangles into pairs.
Counting in twos up to 8 takes 4 counts: 4 squares.
17. 12 tiles
Each big square needs 4 small tiles. Count in fours, 3 times.
4 to a big square; count in fours 3 times: 12.
18. 10 triangles
Each sheet gives 2 triangles. Count in twos, 5 times.
2 a sheet; count in twos 5 times: 10.
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