Geometry – Help with Grade 1 Geometry and Measurement

By Stuart Ackerman

     In grade 1 geometry/measurement class, your child will learn to measure area with non-standard units (e.g. their hand, a book, and paperclip), use directional language (e.g. up, to the right…), discover symmetry, and learn about two dimensional shapes. 

     Your child will learn:

·         the fraction concept of a half (from studying symmetry)

·         to move shapes (transformations)

·         describe the location of a shape relative to another object

·         to compare areas in several ways

·         that some shapes take up more space (area) than others

·         to estimate and calculate the number of shapes that can cover a surface

·         use non-standard units to solve area problems

     Your child should be familiar with the appropriate vocabulary related to grade 1 geometry/ measurement such as:

·         area

·         half

·         symmetry (symmetrical)

·         unit

·         left, right, under, beside

    Ways you can help your child at home:

1.    Have your child try different types of puzzles that contain different shapes.

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