Properties of shape - Make patterns with 2D shapes - Starter

In a Year 2 maths lesson, children are encouraged to demonstrate their understanding of basic arithmetic and geometry through a series of engaging tasks. The lesson, situated in the Spring term of Week 8, Day 4, begins with a 'Fluent in Four' revision activity designed to test their quick maths skills. The children are presented with division and complex addition and subtraction problems to solve, such as dividing 45 by 5 and calculating the result of (53 + 27) divided by (31 - 29). These exercises aim to reinforce their numerical fluency and problem-solving abilities.

Following the arithmetic exercises, the lesson shifts focus to geometry, where the children are asked to complete sentences describing the rotations of different images, such as determining the turn a flower or a fish has made. They also practice telling the time by identifying 'quarter past 5' on a clock. Additionally, the children apply their subtraction skills in a practical context by calculating the difference in goals scored between two players, Rosie and Cara. The lesson includes a visual element where the students count the number of rectangles present in a pattern. This comprehensive approach ensures that the children are not only practicing their arithmetic but also developing a strong foundation in understanding shapes and their properties.