2D Shapes and Polygons Names and Attributes Math Task Cards | Paper and Digital

Simplify your lesson planning with this set of 72 math task cards, perfect for Canadian teachers! Designed to help learn geometry vocabulary about polygons, these task cards are organized into three differentiated decks, with each deck increasing in difficulty. Whether you’re introducing shapes, guiding students through practice, or assessing their understanding, this resource is a must-have for your classroom.

This geometry activity includes:

• task cards about polygons and their attributes. Math vocabulary: faces, bases, sides, vertices, triangles, quadrilaterals, squares, rectangles, rhombuses, parallelograms, pentagons, hexagons, octagons, circles, ovals, shapes, and polygons.
• 72 task cards in 3 levels: Gradually scaffolded for differentiated learning.
• Deck 1: 24 cards naming two-dimensional shapes.
• Deck 2: 24 cards classifying 2D shapes.
• Deck 3: 24 cards counting attributes.
• paper versions: in full-colour option for engaging visuals or ink-saving black-and-white version for economical printing.
• digital formats: Google Slides™ are interactive for online or blended classrooms or Google Forms™ in a quiz format for instant feedback and effortless marking.
• answer keys for every question.
• student answer recording pages designed for students to use any strategy.
• comprehensive instructions: Includes creative tips for paper and digital use, from group activities to independent practice. We’ve included tips to make it as easy as possible.

Why You Will Love These Task Cards:

• Aligned with Canadian classrooms: our task cards use SI notation, metric measurements, and a decimal point (.) for clarity. They meet Canadian expectations. See below for specific outcomes.
• Low-prep: ready-to-use formats make lesson prep quick and stress-free.
• Flexibility:
  • Introduce polygons: build foundational understanding with scaffolded decks.
  • Practice and Review: reinforce learning in engaging ways. They make differentiated math practice easy. These make great exit slips.
  • Assess Learning: use for formative or summative assessments.
  • Model Problem Solving: demonstrate effective strategies in whole-group instruction.
• Engaging: Perfect for centres, rotations, independent practice, or group challenges.

Additional Resources to Support You:

• technology troubleshooting: Step-by-step solutions for technical issues with digital formats.
• creative ideas: Suggestions for turning task cards into fun games and collaborative activities.

Perfect for Your Classroom:

These task cards are designed to be adaptable and effective for students across various learning levels, while also saving you valuable time. The mix of printable and digital options ensures that this resource works seamlessly in traditional, online, or hybrid learning environments.

This resource aligns with:

• Alberta Mathematics Curriculum ©2022 Grade 3
• British Columbia Mathematics Curricular Competencies Grade 4
• Saskatchewan Mathematics Curriculum Grade 3 SS3.5
• Saskatchewan Mathematics Curriculum Grade 5 SS5.5 SS5.6

This resource supports:

• any lesson 2D about shapes or polygons.

Ninja Note: To access the digital version, download the PDF and click on the link in the file. It can also be used by printing the paper version.

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