What is it
KS2 geometry covers classifying and comparing 2D and 3D shapes by their properties, understanding symmetry, and recognising and drawing shapes accurately using rulers and protractors.
Why it matters
A solid grasp of shape properties at KS2 makes GCSE geometry — congruence, similarity, circle theorems — feel like a natural extension rather than an entirely new subject.
Exam tip
Practise naming shapes by their precise number of sides and properties (not just 'that funny-looking one') — SATs questions often hinge on precise vocabulary like 'quadrilateral' or 'parallelogram'.
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