Step 3 Objective

Recognise perpendicular and parallel lines, and properties of rectangles.

Examples of what pupils should know and be able to do

Probing questions

How would you check whether two lines are parallel, or perpendicular?

Tell me some facts about rectangles.
OR
Give me some instructions to help me to draw a rectangle.

What is the same about a square and a rectangle? What might be different?

Is it possible for a quadrilateral to have only three right angles? Why?

What if pupils find this a barrier?

TL4Y7: Shape, space and measures 2: S2.2 is a helpful lesson for pupils who are having difficulty.