ISEE Primary 3 Math

A comprehensive overview of math concepts and skills for Primary 3 students preparing for the ISEE.

Advanced Topics

Shapes and Their Properties

Exploring Shapes Around Us

Shapes are everywhere—in toys, buildings, and art! Knowing about shapes helps you describe the world.

Types of Shapes

  • 2D Shapes: Squares, rectangles, triangles, circles.
  • 3D Shapes: Cubes, spheres, cylinders, pyramids.

Properties

  • Sides and corners (vertices)
  • Faces (for 3D shapes)
  • Edges (where two faces meet)

Why Learn About Shapes?

Understanding shapes helps in drawing, building, and solving puzzles. It also helps you spot patterns in nature and design.

Examples

  • A rectangle has 4 sides and 4 corners.

  • A cube has 6 faces and 8 corners.

In a Nutshell

Shapes have sides, corners, and faces that make them unique.