Number of faces

Number of flat sides

if it can stack, slide, or roll

the orientation or position of the shape

Pyramids

Cylinders

Triangles

prisms

identifying left/right, in front of/behind, apart and above/below when comparing shapes

identify over, under, and near when comparing shapes

if a position had an uncle, it would be a relative position

identifying tallest/shortest, greatest/least, and heaviest/lightest

No, all kids should be able to draw 3D shapes! It's part of the benchmark.

Yes, a best practice in relation to this benchmark would be to allow the use of drawings, objects, or even verbal responses.

Yes, students should solely complete a formative assessment verbally; it takes too much time to assess otherwise.

No, it would be unethical to allow students to demonstrate their understanding in any way other than a written response.