Study Guide — 1.G.A.2
Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, tria…
Compose and decompose shapes to make new figures.
What this standard means
- Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles) or three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders) to create a composite shape, and compose new shapes from the composite shape.1
- Apply compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, tria… with models and explanation
- Composes a target shape from parts
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How to use the 20 practice sets
| Sets | When to use | | --- | --- | | 1–5 | Intro — explore together, short written items | | 6–10 | Core skills — diagrams and written practice | | 11–15 | Mixed review — explain thinking | | 16–20 | Stretch — word problems and mastery tasks |
Pacing: 10–15 minutes per session.
How to practice
1. Make pictures from pattern blocks 2. Trace the parts of a composed shape 3. Fill an outline without gaps
_See printable PDF for diagram._
Common mistakes
- Gaps or overlaps when composing
- Cannot name the parts used
Review and practice tests
1. Start Review 1/10 when sets 1–3 feel comfortable. 2. Move up one review level with little help. 3. Use Practice Test 4/10–6/10 for mid-standard checks. 4. Practice Test 10/10 is the mastery bar for 1.G.A.2.
- [ ] Composes a target shape from parts
- [ ] Fills an outline without gaps
- [ ] Lists shapes used
Materials for this standard
- Practice Problems — 20 printable sets
- Review — 10 difficulty levels
- Practice Test — 10 difficulty levels
- Answer key — for parents and tutors