1st Grade 2D and 3D Shapes Test Solutions and Scoring (PDF)
This shapes test answers for 1st Grade covers 2d and 3d shapes (Common Core 1.G.A.1, 1.G.A.2), with a free PDF to print.
Use this answer key to score the shapes test out of 20 points. Each answer has a scoring guide. Give the point when the name or the number is right, even if the handwriting is hard to read.
Grade 1 · Common Core State Standards: 1.G.A.1, 1.G.A.2
Shapes test answers: worked solutions
Question 1 – Find the shape [2 pts]
- A, the circle.
- B, the triangle.
Scoring: 1 point for each correct letter.
Question 2 – Name each shape [3 pts]
- Square. It is turned, but it still has 4 equal sides.
- Rectangle
- Circle
Scoring: 1 point for each correct name.
Question 3 – Mia's idea [2 pts]
No. Size does not change the name. Both shapes have 3 sides and 3 corners, so both are triangles.
Scoring: 1 point for no. 1 point for an explanation that uses sides, corners, or size.
Question 4 – Name each solid [3 pts]
- Cone
- Cube
- Cylinder
Scoring: 1 point for each correct name.
Question 5 – Flat faces [3 pts]
- 6 flat faces.
- Cone
- Cylinder
Scoring: 1 point for each correct answer.
Question 6 – Row of squares [3 pts]
- 3 squares.
- 4 corners.
- Rectangle
Scoring: 1 point for each correct answer.
Question 7 – House picture [2 pts]
- Triangle
- Circle
Scoring: 1 point for each correct name.
Question 8 – Mystery shape [2 pts]
- Square
- No. Color is a non-defining attribute.
Scoring: 1 point for each correct answer.
Total score
20 points
Key facts behind this shapes test answers
- A triangle has 3 sides and 3 corners.
- A square has 4 sides that are all the same length. A rectangle has 4 sides and 4 corners.
- Color, size, and turning do not change the name of a shape.
- A cube has 6 flat faces. A cylinder has 2. A cone has 1.
- Two shapes can be put together to make a new shape.
How to use this shapes test answers
Score your test with the point values shown for each question. Then read the worked solution of every question where you lost points and note the method to review.
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