MAFS.1.G.1.2 Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles) or three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders) to create a composite shape, and compose new shapes from the composite shape.

Cognitive Complexity Level: 1-Recall

[divider] [/divider] Students are able to… 

  • Identify the name of the composite shape and the shapes that form it
  • Create new composite shapes
  • Solve shape puzzles

[divider] [/divider] Students are able to…because teachers:

  • Provide opportunities for students to create new composite shapes
  • Facilitate conversations to use vocabulary to identify shapes and the new composite shapes

 [divider] [/divider] Questions to ask students:

  • Ask:  What new shape can you make if you combine 2 triangles?
    • Sample answer that indicates understanding: If I use 2 triangles I can create a rectangle.
  • Ask: Use your geoboard to create a shape that has 3 triangles and  2 squares
    • Sample answer that indicates understanding: Student creates a shape that is made of 3 triangles and 2 squares.

[divider] [/divider] Additional Resources:

Additional in depth content knowledge

Video: Khan Academy – Shape Collection

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-1st-grade-math/cc-1st-measurement-geometry/modal/v/sides-corners

[divider] [/divider] Sample Formative Assessment Tasks:

[divider] [/divider] Resources/Tasks to Support Your Child at Home:

  • Students can create their own Shape Mosaic. Be sure to have your child name the shapes they are using and the shape they are creating.  https://www.education.com/game/create-mosaics-with-shapes/
  • Task: Give your child a rectangular paper or draw a rectangle.  Have them decompose the rectangle different ways.  Encourage them to decompose different ways with the same shape.  Continue process with other shapes.
  • Task: Have your child name the shapes that were used to decompose the original shape.