Worked Example 1
Draw From Clues
Draw a shape with 4 equal sides and 4 square corners. What is it?
- 14 sides and 4 square corners make a rectangle shape.
- 2All 4 sides are the same length.
Answer: A square
Florida Grade 1 Math · Geometric Reasoning
MA.1.GR.1.2: Drawing Shapes
What this Grade 1 benchmark means, worked examples, common mistakes, and a free printable worksheet.
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What Is Benchmark MA.1.GR.1.2?
Children sketch triangles, rectangles, squares, and hexagons when given their defining attributes, such as "4 equal sides and 4 square corners."
A good sketch is closed (no gaps), has straight sides, and has the right number of sides and vertices.
Official benchmarkSketch two-dimensional figures when given defining attributes. Figures are limited to triangles, rectangles, squares and hexagons.
How it is tested: Grade 1 students take FAST Star Math, Florida's math test for Kindergarten through Grade 2.
Worked Examples
Worked Example 2
Six Sides
Draw a closed shape with 6 straight sides. What is it?
- 1Draw 6 straight sides that connect.
- 2A closed shape with 6 sides is a hexagon.
Answer: A hexagon
Common Mistakes to Watch For
Leaving a gap
Wrong:A triangle drawn with one corner that doesn't touch
All the sides must connect so the shape is closed.
Drawing the wrong number of sides
Wrong:A hexagon drawn with 5 sides
Count the sides as you draw. A hexagon has 6 sides.
Helpful Math Tip
Give clues and let your child draw: "I have 3 straight sides." Then switch roles.
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