Florida B.E.S.T. MA.K.GR.1.1
The Standard
Identify two- and three-dimensional figures regardless of their size or orientation. Figures are limited to circles, triangles, rectangles, squares, spheres, cubes, cones and cylinders.
Florida B.E.S.T. Standards for Mathematics
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students name common flat and solid figures from pictures, models, and classroom objects. They recognize a figure even when its size or position changes.
What Mastery Looks Like
- Students correctly name each figure when it is small, large, upright, sideways, or turned. They also separate flat figures from solid figures and explain one feature they notice.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may call a turned square a diamond or think a long rectangle is not a rectangle. They often confuse circles with spheres and squares with cubes. Some name shapes by familiar objects instead of shape features.
How to Assess It
- Give each student eight picture cards showing the target figures in varied sizes and positions. Ask them to name each figure and sort it as flat or solid.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Place paper shape cutouts and classroom solids in a basket; students name each item and sort it onto flat or solid mats.
Show a square turned on one corner and ask, "What shape is it, and what features prove your answer?"
Play Shape Mystery by giving clues such as, "I am solid, have two flat circles, and can roll," while students identify the figure.
Take a classroom shape hunt, recording objects such as clocks, doors, blocks, cans, party hats, and balls beside matching figure cards.
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