Count Shapes
Count the shapes the same way you count objects — one number for each shape. Shapes might be different sizes or colours, but count every single one.
Worked examples
How many circles are there?
Count each circle: one, two, three, four. There are 4 circles.
Answer: 4
How many triangles are there?
Count each triangle: one, two, three, four, five, six. There are 6.
Answer: 6
Tips
- •Count every shape, even if they look different sizes.
- •Touch each shape as you count so you don't lose track.
Key words
shapecounttotalcircletrianglesquare