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E. Spatial Sense · Shapes, Position and Measurement

Shapes, Position and Measurement: Unit Review

E1.1 E1.2 E1.3 E1.4 E1.5 E2.1 E2.2 E2.3About 40 minutes
Learning goals
  • I can name, sort and describe 2D shapes and 3D objects, and find matching halves.
  • I can describe where things are and give directions on a map.
  • I can compare length, area, mass and capacity, and use a calendar.

You have learned a lot in this unit! You named shapes and solid objects, found faces and matching halves, used position words and maps, compared length, area, mass and capacity, and read a calendar.

Try the questions for each lesson below. If some feel tricky, go back to that lesson and have another look. Then take the quiz at the end.

2D Shapes, 3D Objects and Sorting Them

1

How many sides does a rectangle have?

2

I am a 3D object shaped like a ball. What am I?

3

Sort into triangles and not triangles: triangle, circle, square, triangle.

Building 3D Objects and Finding 2D Faces

1

You trace a flat face of a cylinder. What shape do you get?

2

How many flat faces does a cone have?

3

Name a 2D shape you can find on a house.

matching halvesmatching halvesnot matching
Fold each letter on the dashed line. The two sides of A and H match exactly. The two sides of F do not match, so F does not have matching halves on this line.

Matching Halves (Symmetry)

1

Does the capital letter M have matching halves?

2

🟢🟡🟢

If you fold this pattern at the 🟡, do the two sides match?

3

A pizza is cut into one big piece and one small piece. Are they halves?

Where Is It? Positional Words

1

🐸🐢🐟🐙

Start at the left. Which animal is second?

2

What is the opposite of in front of?

3

Your socks are in a drawer. Are they inside or outside the drawer?

Giving and Following Directions on a Map

1

On the grid map, start at Home. Go up 2, then right 1. Where are you?

2

Give directions from the School to Home.

3

What two things do good directions tell?

Length: line up the endsstart lineABPencil A is longer.Mass: heavier goes downbootmittenThe boot is heavier.
To compare fairly, line up the ends at the same start line before you compare length. On a balance, the side that goes down holds the heavier object.

Measuring by Comparing: Length and Area

1

Which is longer: a school bus or a bike?

2

How can you tell which of two placemats has the greater area?

3

"How long is the rope?" Is this about length, mass or capacity?

Comparing Mass and Capacity

1

On a balance, the rock side goes down and the feather side goes up. Which is heavier?

2

Which holds more: a bathtub or a bowl?

3

True or false: a bigger object is always heavier.

Days, Months, Seasons and the Calendar

1

Name the 4 seasons in order, starting with winter.

2

Use the October 2026 calendar. What day of the week is October 9?

3

If today is Monday, what day was yesterday?

Just for fun

What is a cube's favourite dance?

Square dancing! It has 6 square faces to dance with.

How to use this review

  • Do one or two sections at a time. There is no rush.
  • Let your child answer out loud first, then press "Show answer" to check together.
  • Ask "How do you know?" even when the answer is right. Explaining is a big part of Grade 1 math.
  • Use real objects whenever you can: boxes and cans for shapes, folded paper for matching halves, toys for position words, a balance or cups of water for mass and capacity, and your own calendar.
  • Note which sections were tricky, and revisit those lessons (see the parent notes below).
Check your understanding

Quiz

1.

Which flat shape has 4 sides that are all the same length?

2.

How many flat faces does a cylinder have?

3.

Which capital letter has matching halves?

4.

Look: 🐱🐶🐰. Which animal is between the cat and the rabbit?

5.

On the grid map, start at the School. Go down 2, then right 1. Where are you?

6.

What is the fair way to compare the lengths of two sticks?

7.

A big beach ball and a small rock: which is usually heavier?

8.

You pour a full mug into a small glass and the glass overflows. Which holds more?

9.

Which season comes after winter?

10.

If today is October 20, what is the date tomorrow?

For parents and teachers

What this review covers: every lesson in this unit (Ontario Grade 1, E1.1, E1.2, E1.3, E1.4, E1.5, E2.1, E2.2, E2.3).

Which lesson to revisit:

  • Mixes up shape names, or 2D and 3D names (calls a ball a circle): revisit 2D Shapes, 3D Objects and Sorting Them.
  • Counts the curved part of a cylinder or cone as a face, or cannot say what shape a print makes: revisit Building 3D Objects and Finding 2D Faces.
  • Calls two different-sized pieces "halves", or copies a half instead of flipping it: revisit Matching Halves (Symmetry).
  • Mixes up between, behind, in front of, or first and last: revisit Where Is It? Positional Words. Left and right mix-ups are very normal at this age.
  • Lands one square off on the grid map (usually from counting the starting square): revisit Giving and Following Directions on a Map.
  • Compares length without lining up the ends, or thinks longer always means more area: revisit Measuring by Comparing: Length and Area.
  • Thinks bigger always means heavier, or judges capacity by height: revisit Comparing Mass and Capacity.
  • Mixes up yesterday and tomorrow, or reads the calendar across instead of up the column: revisit Days, Months, Seasons and the Calendar.

Tip: one or two mistakes in a section are fine. If a whole section is hard, spend a few days on that lesson's activity before trying the review again.