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Parallel and perpendicular lines

Identify parallel and perpendicular lines.

Taught in Primary 4 in Nigeria (NERDC), Year 3 in United Kingdom (National Curriculum), Grade 4 in Canada (Ontario).

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Nigeria (NERDC)

Primary 4

Strand
Mensuration and Geometry
Called
Parallel and perpendicular lines
How it's taught
Shapes named and properties listed; constructions and accurate drawing emphasised in upper primary.
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United Kingdom (National Curriculum)

Year 3

Strand
Geometry
Called
Parallel and perpendicular lines
How it's taught
Shape properties through sorting and classifying; angles measured in degrees from Year 5; position on grids.
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Canada (Ontario)

Grade 4

Strand
Spatial Sense
Called
Parallel and perpendicular lines
How it's taught
Geometric properties explored through composing/decomposing shapes and spatial visualisation; transformations on grids with tools.
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