Autumn (1st) Term Year 6 Math
Lesson Plan
Date: 18th - 19th September 2025
Week: 3
Strand: Number
Sub-strand: Unit 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 Quadrilaterals, Circles, Rotational
Symmetry
Learning Objectives
Identify, describe, classify and sketch quadrilaterals,
including reference to angles, symmetrical properties,
parallel sides and diagonals.
Know the parts of a circle: centre, radius, diameter,
circumference.
Construct circles of a specified radius or diameter.
Identify rotational symmetry in familiar shapes, patterns or
images with maximum order 4.
Describe rotational symmetry as ‘order x’.
Success Criteria
Learners can identify, describe, classify and sketch
quadrilaterals.
Learners can accurately draw a circle and name its four
basic parts: centre, radius, diameter, and circumference.
Learners can identify rotational symmetry with maximum
order 4.
Lesson Starter (5 minutes)
Activity:
Display various 2D shapes including squares, rectangles,
rhombuses, circles, and other polygons.
Ask learners quick questions:
“Which shapes have 4 sides?”
“Can you find any shapes that spin and look the same
before a full turn?”
“What do you think are the parts of a circle?”
Engage by asking learners to predict the properties or
symmetry of shapes.
Purpose: Activate prior knowledge about shapes and introduce
the topics on quadrilaterals, circles, and rotational symmetry.
Review of Previous Knowledge (RPK)
Basic recognition of common polygons.
Understanding of sides, angles, and symmetry.
Familiarity with drawing simple shapes using rulers and
compasses.
Awareness of simple transformations such as rotations and
reflections.
Main Teaching Ideas (30 minutes)
1. Quadrilaterals
Lower ability learners: Use physical cut-outs of
quadrilaterals to explore sides, angles, and parallelism.
Medium ability learners: Classify quadrilaterals based on
properties; sketch given quadrilaterals using rulers.
Higher ability learners: Discuss angles, diagonals, and
symmetry; prove properties through geometric reasoning.
Model Example:
Sketching and describing a square: 4 equal sides, 4 right
angles, 2 equal diagonals, 4 lines of symmetry.
2. Circles
Lower ability learners: Identify parts of the circle with
labelled diagrams.
Medium ability learners: Draw circles using compasses
specifying radius or diameter.
Higher ability learners: Explore relationships of radius,
diameter, and circumference.
Model Example:
Draw a circle with radius 5cm.
Label centre, radius, diameter, circumference.
3. Rotational Symmetry
Lower ability learners: Use familiar shapes (e.g., square,
equilateral triangle) and rotate physically.
Medium ability learners: Identify order of rotational
symmetry by rotating through angles and counting matches.
Higher ability learners: Use deeper understanding to
describe rotational symmetries in various regular polygons.
Model Example:
Square has rotational symmetry of order 4 (rotations every
90° look the same).
Draw rotation steps on board showing symmetry.
Teaching Pedagogy:
Use hands-on materials (cut-outs, compasses).
Employ guided questioning and collaborative group work.
Visual demonstrations with diagrams and interactive tools.
Drawings and diagrams are highly recommended for each topic to
reinforce understanding.
Resources
Cut-outs of quadrilaterals and polygons
Rulers, protractors, compasses
Whiteboard and markers
Worksheets on identifying, sketching shapes, and symmetry
Visual aids for parts of circles and rotational symmetry
Interactive geometry software or apps (optional)
Plenary (5-10 minutes)
Recap key points: properties of quadrilaterals, parts of
circles, rotational symmetry order.
Ask learners to share one new fact learned about each topic.
Quick oral quiz:
Name the properties of a rectangle.
Draw and label parts of a circle.
What is the order of rotational symmetry of a triangle?
Address any misconceptions.
Give homework reinforcing classification, sketching, and
symmetry identification.
