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    Grade 5 · Mathematics

    Geometric Thinking

    MATH-G5-GT

    8
    Essential Learning Outcomes
    106
    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    MATH-G5-GT-ELO1

    Explore and Analyse Geometric Shapes and Relationships - Developing a spatial sense

    9 specific outcomes

    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO1Describe shapes, objects orally and inwriting, using language and gestures
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO2Identify specific shapes from a picture or object in world contexts
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO3Describe an object undergoing transformation
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO4Make predictions based on spatial reasoning (3D shape by combining and dissecting shapes and as a result of a single transformation)
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO5Recognise a shape or object seen from various points of view
    MATH-G5-GT-ELO2

    Explore and Analyze Geometric Shapes and Relationships -Sorting, patterning, and building with 2D & 3D Shapes

    10 specific outcomes

    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO10Identify pyramids, prisms, cylinders and cones based on their attributes
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO11Identify three types of angles (obtuse, acute and right) in various geometric shapes
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO12Explain the characteristics of right, obtuse and acute
    MATH-G5-GT-ELO3

    Naming and Describing Shapes - Analysing and describing shapes

    24 specific outcomes

    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO20State the characteristics of triangles based on sides, angles and symmetries
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO21Define acute, obtuse, Right, Scalene, Isosceles and equilateral triangles
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO22Differentiate between Acute, Obtuse, Right, Scalene, Isosceles and Equilateral triangles
    MATH-G5-GT-ELO4

    Recognizing, Naming and Describing Shapes - Naming 2D & 3D shapes

    21 specific outcomes

    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO44Recognise prisms, pyramids, cylinders, and cones based on their bases, edges, vertices, curved surfaces, parallel and congruent bases, and congruent faces
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO45Name prisms, pyramids, cylinders, and cones based on their bases, edges, vertices, curved surfaces, parallel and congruent bases, and congruent faces
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO46Recognise angles as acute, obtuse and right
    MATH-G5-GT-ELO5

    Recognizing, Naming, and Describing Shapes – Describing relationships between and among shapes

    16 specific outcomes

    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO65Recognise the attributes of prisms, pyramids, cylinders, and cones
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO66Describe the attributes of prisms, pyramids, cylinders, and cones
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO67Recognise the attributes of various triangles (acute, obtuse, right, scalene, isosceles, and equilateral)
    MATH-G5-GT-ELO6

    Composing, Decomposing and Transforming Shapes - Combining Shapes

    9 specific outcomes

    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO81Recognise polygons and non-polygons
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO82Name polygons
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO83Identify prisms, pyramids, cylinders and cones with further accuracy
    MATH-G5-GT-ELO7

    Composing, Decomposing and Transforming Shapes - Deconstructing Shapes

    7 specific outcomes

    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO90Identify prisms, pyramids, cylinders and cones as everyday objects
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO91Differentiate between the nets of solid shapes
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO92Differentiate among isosceles, equilateral and scalene triangles
    MATH-G5-GT-ELO8

    Composing, Decomposing and Transforming Shapes - Transforming Shapes

    10 specific outcomes

    Specific Curriculum Outcomes
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO97Differentiate among the terms reflections, rotation and translation in relation to shapes
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO98Describe pairs of shapes that show transformations: a.reflections b.rotations c.translations
    • MATH-G5-GT-SCO99Determine the composition of a single transformation
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    MATH-G5-GT-SCO6Describe a shape or object seen from various distances (e.g. 3D objects from isometric drawings)
  1. MATH-G5-GT-SCO7Write a description of a picture (e.g. Isometric drawing, 3D shapes combining and dissecting)
  2. MATH-G5-GT-SCO8Draw a picture or build a model from a picture or description
  3. MATH-G5-GT-SCO9Respect the point of view of others by paying attention to specific details
  4. MATH-G5-GT-SCO13Sort objects as being pyramids, cylinders, prisms and cones
  5. MATH-G5-GT-SCO14Create and complete patterns using objects
  6. MATH-G5-GT-SCO15Construct 3-d objects using nets and skeletons
  7. MATH-G5-GT-SCO16Deconstruct 3-D objects using nets
  8. MATH-G5-GT-SCO17Create 3D shapes from isometric drawings
  9. MATH-G5-GT-SCO18Draw acute, right and obtuse angles
  10. MATH-G5-GT-SCO19Make connections with shapes and types of angles by comparing them with actual objects in the environment
  11. MATH-G5-GT-SCO23Identify different types of triangles based on their properties
  12. MATH-G5-GT-SCO24Recognise different types of triangles based on their properties
  13. MATH-G5-GT-SCO25Describe triangles according to their side, lengths, angle measure, and symmetries
  14. MATH-G5-GT-SCO26a. State the characteristics of regular polygons. b.Outline the attributes of regular polygons
  15. MATH-G5-GT-SCO27State the properties of sides in regular and irregular polygons
  16. MATH-G5-GT-SCO28a. Name the types of angles in regular and irregular polygons to include non-convex. b.Count the angles within regular and irregular polygons
  17. MATH-G5-GT-SCO29Identify parallel sides in regular and irregular polygons including non-convex
  18. MATH-G5-GT-SCO30Identify diagonals in regular and irregular polygons
  19. MATH-G5-GT-SCO31Identify lines of reflective symmetry in regular and irregular polygons
  20. MATH-G5-GT-SCO32Recognise the order of rotation in regular and irregular polygons
  21. MATH-G5-GT-SCO33a. Recognise the attributes of prisms, pyramids, cylinders, and cones based on their bases, edges, vertices, curved surfaces b.Identify parallel and congruent bases and congruent faces of prisms, pyramids, cylinders and cones
  22. MATH-G5-GT-SCO34a. Describe the attributes of prisms, pyramids, cylinders, and cones based on their bases, edges, vertices, curved surfaces b.Describe parallel and congruent bases and congruent faces of prisms, pyramids, cylinders and cones
  23. MATH-G5-GT-SCO35Categorize triangles according to their sides, lengths, angle measures, and lines of symmetry
  24. MATH-G5-GT-SCO36Solve geometric problems involving triangular properties
  25. MATH-G5-GT-SCO37Determine the order of rotational symmetry in regular and irregular polygons
  26. MATH-G5-GT-SCO38Recognise perpendicular lines within regular and irregular polygons
  27. MATH-G5-GT-SCO39Identify angles that are perpendicular to bisectors of line segments in regular and irregular polygons
  28. MATH-G5-GT-SCO40Highlight perpendicular lines within regular and irregular polygons
  29. MATH-G5-GT-SCO41Highlight bisectors of line segments within regular and irregular polygons
  30. MATH-G5-GT-SCO42Cultivate an appreciation for the beauty and complexity of geometric shapes and patterns when categorizing triangles
  31. MATH-G5-GT-SCO43Design a tessellation booklet that shows the attributes of regular and irregular polygons
  32. MATH-G5-GT-SCO47Name angles as acute, obtuse and right
  33. MATH-G5-GT-SCO48Recognise triangles by their side lengths as isosceles, scalene, and equilateral
  34. MATH-G5-GT-SCO49Name triangles by their side lengths as isosceles, scalene, and equilateral
  35. MATH-G5-GT-SCO50Recognise triangles by their angle measures as acute, obtuse, right, or both, e.g., right scalene, right isosceles
  36. MATH-G5-GT-SCO51Name triangles by their angle measures as acute, obtuse, right, or both, e.g., right scalene, right isosceles
  37. MATH-G5-GT-SCO52Recognise polygons based on their number and length of sides, number and type of angles, lines of reflective symmetry, and order of rotational symmetry
  38. MATH-G5-GT-SCO53Name polygons based on their number and length of sides, number and type of angles, lines of reflective symmetry, and order of rotational symmetry
  39. MATH-G5-GT-SCO54Classify prisms, pyramids, cylinders, and cones based on their bases, edges, congruent bases, and congruent faces
  40. MATH-G5-GT-SCO55Classify triangles by their side lengths as isosceles, scalene, and equilateral
  41. MATH-G5-GT-SCO56Classify triangles by their angle measures as acute, obtuse, right, or both, e.g., right scalene, right isosceles
  42. MATH-G5-GT-SCO57Classify angles as acute, obtuse and right
  43. MATH-G5-GT-SCO58Classify triangles by their side lengths as isosceles, scalene, and equilateral
  44. MATH-G5-GT-SCO59Classify triangles by their angle measures as acute, obtuse, right, or both, e.g., right scalene, right isosceles
  45. MATH-G5-GT-SCO60Classify angles as acute, obtuse and right
  46. MATH-G5-GT-SCO61Classify polygons based on their number and length of sides, number and type of angles, lines of reflective symmetry, and order of rotational symmetry
  47. MATH-G5-GT-SCO62Write a class journal on the properties of using triangles and 3D shapes in our environment
  48. MATH-G5-GT-SCO63Recognise the importance of various types of angles (acute, right, obtuse) and triangles (equilateral, isosceles, scalene, acute, right, obtuse) through the completion of different exercises
  49. MATH-G5-GT-SCO64Appreciate the use of polygons on buildings and objects in the environment
  50. MATH-G5-GT-SCO68Describe the attributes of various triangles (acute, obtuse, right, scalene, isosceles, and equilateral)
  51. MATH-G5-GT-SCO69Recognise the rotational and reflective symmetry of triangles
  52. MATH-G5-GT-SCO70Describe the rotational and reflective symmetry of triangles
  53. MATH-G5-GT-SCO71Compare the attributes of prisms, pyramids, cylinders, and cones
  54. MATH-G5-GT-SCO72Make conjectures about which nets will or will not form a given prism or pyramid
  55. MATH-G5-GT-SCO73Test conjectures about which nets will or will not form a given prism or pyramid
  56. MATH-G5-GT-SCO74Make conjectures about which 2D faces can be seen by slicing a given prism or pyramid
  57. MATH-G5-GT-SCO75Test conjectures about which 2D faces can be made by slicing a given prism or pyramid
  58. MATH-G5-GT-SCO76Compare the attributes of various triangles (acute, obtuse, right, scalene, isosceles, and equilateral)
  59. MATH-G5-GT-SCO77Compare the rotational and reflective symmetry of triangles
  60. MATH-G5-GT-SCO78Compare polygons based on these properties: number of sides, angles, rotational and reflective symmetry
  61. MATH-G5-GT-SCO79Make conjectures about the properties of triangles and polygons
  62. MATH-G5-GT-SCO80Test conjectures about the properties of triangles and polygons
  63. MATH-G5-GT-SCO84Describe composite shapes and objects, including how they are formed by combining simpler geometric shapes
  64. MATH-G5-GT-SCO85Identify shapes making up the composite shapes or objects
  65. MATH-G5-GT-SCO86Draw polygons to create composite shapes that are other polygons( including triangles)
  66. MATH-G5-GT-SCO87Create composite shapes such as various prisms, pyramids, cylinders and cones using other shapes
  67. MATH-G5-GT-SCO88Write a reflection on the importance of different shapes in their environment
  68. MATH-G5-GT-SCO89Display the value of simpler shapes in constructing compound geometrical figures
  69. MATH-G5-GT-SCO93a. Fold shapes accurately and with precision. b.Use the ruler properly to draw lines of symmetry. c.Sort triangles into isosceles, equilateral and scalene
  70. MATH-G5-GT-SCO94Recognise the accuracy derived when using a ruler to show lines of symmetry in a shape
  71. MATH-G5-GT-SCO95Use the concept of folding to show congruence
  72. MATH-G5-GT-SCO96Deconstruct 3D shapes
  73. MATH-G5-GT-SCO100Given a shape, make predictions then create the reflection, translation and rotation of the said shape
  74. MATH-G5-GT-SCO101Draw shapes to show reflection, translation and rotation and justify
  75. MATH-G5-GT-SCO102Locate x and y axis on a graph
  76. MATH-G5-GT-SCO103a. Plot coordinates on the graph b.write ordered pairs from coordinate graph
  77. MATH-G5-GT-SCO104Use a coordinate system to represent transformation in a coordinate plane
  78. MATH-G5-GT-SCO105Use geoboards and tangrams to represent various polygons to reflect translations, rotations and reflections
  79. MATH-G5-GT-SCO106Showcase skills by creating class posters with transformations