Mathematics · Class 1
Shapes and Space
Learn Shapes and Space with notes, examples, and practice questions.
3 sections15–25 min read5 MCQs · 2 examples
Chapter Overview
A flat shape can be drawn on paper. A solid shape can be held and has length, width, and height.
Shapes and Space helps children recognise common 2D and 3D shapes and describe where objects are placed. Learners connect circles, squares, triangles, rectangles, cubes, cuboids, cones, cylinders, and spheres with objects around them.
Flat Shapes
- A circle is round and has no corners.
- A triangle has 3 sides and 3 corners.
- A square has 4 equal sides and 4 corners.
- A rectangle has 4 sides and 4 corners; opposite sides are equal.
Solid Shapes and Position Words
- A ball is shaped like a sphere; a dice is shaped like a cube.
- A can is shaped like a cylinder; an ice-cream cone is shaped like a cone.
- Use above, below, inside, outside, near, far, left, and right to describe position.
- Objects with curved surfaces can roll; objects with flat faces can slide.
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Name the Shape
A clock is round and has no corners. Which flat shape does it resemble?
- 1Look at the outside edge of the clock.
- 2It is curved all the way around.
- 3A round flat shape with no corners is a circle.
Answer
Circle
Describe Position
A book is on a table and a bag is under the table. Where is the bag compared with the book?
- 1The book is above the table.
- 2The bag is under the table.
- 3Therefore, the bag is below the book.
Answer
The bag is below the book.
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Name shapes by their sides and corners
- ✓ Flat shapes are 2D; solid shapes are 3D
- ✓ A sphere rolls, while a cube can slide
- ✓ Position words tell where an object is
Exam Tips
- • Count sides and corners carefully
- • Look for real-life objects that match each shape
- • Use left and right from your own point of view unless told otherwise
Practice MCQs — Shapes and Space
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
Question 1 of 5Score: 0/0
Which shape has 3 sides?