Classify and sort 2D and 3D figures (cones, cylinders, spheres, triangular/rectangular prisms, cubes) using formal geometric language.
With 3.6A, Grade 3 students practice Classify 2D/3D figures in multiple representations and contexts.
TEKS 3.6A bridges prior learning and next steps in Mathematics, keeping Classify 2D/3D figures coherent across the year.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 3.6A.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Classify 2D/3D figures, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 3.6A.
Standard 3.6A describes the essential skills and understandings for Classify 2D/3D figures in Grade 3. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
