Worksheet: Combining 2D Shapes to Make Larger Shapes

In this worksheet, we will practice composing simple 2D shapes to make larger shapes and picking shapes that are used to make a picture.

Q1:

Which shape has Victoria made out of triangles?

Q2:

Which shape has been made using triangles only?

Q3:

Choose the group of shapes I can use to build this rocket.

Q4:

Daniel is trying to fit triangles into this hexagon.

How many triangles will he need in total?

Q5:

Can I make a square by joining these triangles together?

Q6:

How many triangles have I used to make this rectangle?

Q7:

Can I make a rectangle by joining these squares together?

Q8:

Mason and Emma have used shapes to make a picture of a person. Mason has used more triangles than Emma.

Which picture is Mason’s?