Standards Icon Benchmark #:MA.1.G.3.1

  • General Information
    • Benchmark Number: MA.1.G.3.1
      Benchmark Description: Use appropriate vocabulary to compare shapes according to attributes and properties such as number and lengths of sides and number of vertices.


      Subject Area: Mathematics
      Grade Level: 1
      Body of Knowledge: Geometry
      Big Idea: BIG IDEA 3 - Compose and decompose two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometric shapes.
      Date Adopted or Revised: 09/07
      Date of Last Rating: 06/07
      Cognitive Complexity: Moderate   -  What does this mean?
      Status: State Board Approved
      Remarks/Examples: Activities should include classification of shapes.

       


  • RELATED RESOURCES (5)
    • Excellent Benchmark Tie (3)
      Resource Type(s)
      » Comparing Shapes
      Students are given an assortment of three-dimensional shapes and asked to sort the shapes as well as describe the reason for their sort using correct mathematical vocabulary.      		 Formative Assessment (Primary Type)
      » Sorting with Three-Dimensional Shapes
      Students are asked to name three-dimensional and two-dimensional shapes and sort shapes according to mathematical attributes.      		 Formative Assessment (Primary Type)
      » Attribute Sorting
      Students are given several shapes and asked to sort the shapes into two different groups according to attributes and to explain how the objects in each group are similar.      		 Formative Assessment (Primary Type)

      Good Benchmark Tie (2)
      Resource Type(s)
      » The Facts Please, Mr. Mumble
      In this web lesson, students learn how to describe two-dimensional shapes using appropriate vocabulary while helping the mouse Mr. Mumble.       		Presentation /Slideshow
      Teaching Idea (Primary Type)
      » I've Seen That Shape Before
      Students learn the names of solid geometric shapes and explore their properties. At various centers, they use physical models of simple solid shapes, including cubes, cones, spheres, rectangular prisms, and triangular prisms.       		Unit / Lesson Sequence (Primary Type)
       Worksheet
       Educational Game

      * Please note that examples of resources are not intended as complete curriculum.


  • RELATED COURSES (2)

  • RELATED Access Points (3)
    • Independent
      » MA.1.G.3.In.a: Sort and describe two-dimensional shapes by single attributes, such as number of sides and straight or round sides.

      Remarks:
      Shapes include circle, square, and triangle; attributes include lengths or types of sides, straight or curved.
      Supported
      » MA.1.G.3.Su.a: Match and name common two-dimensional objects by shape, including square and circle.

      Remarks:
      Present examples, such as coins, plates, carpet squares, and signs.
      Participatory
      » MA.1.G.3.Pa.a: Recognize common objects with two-dimensional shapes, such as circle or square.

      Remarks:
      May include everyday objects, such as placemat or plate during lunch.


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