Class 2 (CBSE) • MathematicsChapter 2: Shapes Around Us⭐ Topic 1
Identifying 2-D Shapes
2-D shapes are flat shapes with only length and width, like circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles.
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A circle is round with no corners or sides. A square has 4 equal sides and 4 corners. A triangle has 3 sides and 3 corners. A rectangle has 4 sides, with opposite sides equal, and 4 corners.
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- 2-D shapes are flat, with only length and width.
- A circle has no corners or sides.
- A square has 4 equal sides and 4 corners.
- A triangle has 3 sides and 3 corners.
- A rectangle has 4 sides with opposite sides equal.
- We identify shapes by counting sides and corners.
- 2-D shapes are found in everyday objects.
- This is a foundation for learning 3-D shapes.
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identifying 2-d shapes