Shape word problems
These little stories are about shapes. Look at the sides, corners, and how many shapes there are.
Key idea
Four steps: 1) read, 2) think about the shape, 3) answer or count, 4) check.
A worked story
Worked example
Sara draws a shape with 4 equal sides. What is it? A shape with 4 equal sides is a square.
Remember
- Count sides to name a flat shape.
- Round shapes roll; a cube does not.
- "Altogether" means add the shapes.