Year 5 Properties of Shapes Worksheets
3D Shapes
Colour Me Shapes (A)
Coordinate Problems
Count up the Shapes (A)
Counting Sides and Vertices
Draw 2D Shapes (A)
Drawing 2D Shapes (B)
Drawing Straight Lines
Finding Shapes In Everyday Objects
Horizontal Lines of Symmetry (A)
Horizontal Lines of Symmetry (B)
Identifying 2D Shapes as the Faces of 3D Shapes
Identifying Regular and Irregular Polygons
Lines of Symmetry (A)
Measure Straight Lines (A)
Measure Straight Lines (B)
Nets
Nets of a Cube
Nets of Cuboids
Odd One Out - 2D Shapes
Odd One Out 3D Shapes
Parts of a Circle
Perimeter of Regular Polygons
Properties of 3D Shapes (A)
Properties of 3D Shapes (B)
Properties of Quadrilaterals (A)
Properties of Quadrilaterals (B)
Properties of Quadrilaterals (C)
Properties of Quadrilaterals (Same and Different)
Properties of Quadrilaterals (Same and Different) (with clues)
Properties of triangles
Shape Cut and Sort
Sorting 2D Shapes
Types of Triangles
Vertical Lines of Symmetry (A)
Vertical Lines of Symmetry (B)
Year 5 2D and 3D Shape Properties Worksheets with Detailed Answer Keys
Download our high-quality geometry resources that match your teaching pace right away! That is why our team of experts has created topics, such as those that focus on proper mathematical reasoning, which prepare your students for KS2 assessments. Each worksheet progresses systematically through 2D and 3D shape properties, covering everything from identifying right angles to understanding symmetry lines. All of our worksheets are created in ready-to-use, printable PDF format and include detailed solutions that don't just show answers; they demonstrate the thinking process, making them perfect for guided practice sessions.
Complete Guide: What's Covered in Our Year 5 Properties of Shapes Collection
Our Year 5 Properties of Shapes resource collection progresses from basic shape identification through to more complex angle calculations and symmetry work related to polygons and 3D shapes. Your primary school students will enjoy our 3D shape activities while learning. You'll find everything from recognising 2D representations of 3D shapes to working out properties of rectangles and quadrilaterals, plus other important geometric problems.
How Properties of Shapes Worksheets Boost Year 5 Maths Confidence
Your KS2 pupils who get regular practice with shape properties perform significantly better in their end-of-year assessments. The connection between consistent practice and improved spatial reasoning is remarkable. These worksheets bridge the gap between understanding concepts and actually applying them confidently in different contexts.
Key benefits our students experience:
• Enhanced spatial awareness and visual processing skills
• Improved confidence when identifying 2D and 3D shapes
• Better understanding of angle relationships and calculations
• Stronger foundation for more advanced geometry topics
• Increased accuracy in recognising lines of symmetry
Where Year 5 Students Apply Shape Properties Beyond the Classroom
Shape properties appear everywhere in design technology when they're creating nets for packaging, in art lessons when exploring symmetry patterns, and in science when studying crystal structures. We've found that students feel much more engaged when they can see these connections across different subjects. It's actually quite satisfying when they start spotting geometric principles in architecture around school!
Practical applications include:
• Design and technology projects requiring accurate measurements
• Art and craft activities involving symmetrical patterns
• Architecture and engineering concepts in secondary school
• Problem-solving in everyday situations involving space and shape
• Foundation skills for technical drawing and design work
• Understanding maps, plans, and spatial relationships