Categorize two-dimensional figures based on the number and length of sides, number of vertices, whether they are closed or not and whether the edges are curved or straight.
Clarifications
Clarification 1: Instruction focuses on using formal and informal language to describe defining attributes when categorizing.General Information
Subject Area: Mathematics (B.E.S.T.)
Grade: 2
Strand: Geometric Reasoning
Date Adopted or Revised: 08/20
Status: State Board Approved
Related Courses
This benchmark is part of these courses.
5012040: Mathematics - Grade Two (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
7712030: Access Mathematics Grade 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
5012005: Foundational Skills in Mathematics K-2 (Specifically in versions: 2019 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
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Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
MA.2.GR.1.AP.2: Sort two-dimensional figures based on the number of sides, number of vertices, whether they are closed or open and whether the sides are curved or straight.
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Formative Assessment
Teaching Idea
MFAS Formative Assessments
Identifying Polygons:
Students are asked to describe attributes shared by three shapes and to identify a larger category into which these shapes can be placed.
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