Shape Blueprint Proficiency Scale
Student Name
Date
Target: 3.GM.A.1
Shape Blueprint
Proficiency Scale: Categories & Attributes
Learning Standard
Understand that shapes in different categories may share attributes and that the shared attributes can define a larger category. Recognize rhombuses, rectangles, and squares as examples of quadrilaterals, and draw examples of quadrilaterals that do not belong to any of these subcategories.
4
Exceeding
Advanced Analysis
I can justify complex shape hierarchies and generalize attributes.
- I can explain why a shape can belong to multiple categories (e.g., "A square is a rectangle because it has 4 right angles").
- I can create a tree diagram or flowchart showing the relationships between all quadrilateral types.
- I can define a new category of shapes based on a unique set of attributes.
3
Proficient
Learning Target
I can classify shapes into categories based on shared attributes.
- I can identify shared attributes (like four sides or right angles) that define a category like "quadrilaterals."
- I can recognize rhombuses, rectangles, and squares as examples of quadrilaterals.
- I can draw quadrilaterals that are NOT rhombuses, rectangles, or squares (e.g., trapezoids).
2
Approaching
Foundational Skills
I can identify individual shapes and their basic attributes.
- I can identify attributes like number of sides, vertices, and angle types (right, acute, obtuse).
- I can name standard quadrilaterals (square, rectangle, rhombus) when shown individually.
- I can sort shapes into groups based on a single given attribute.
1
Beginning
With Support
I am learning to recognize simple shapes and their parts.
- I can identify and name basic 2D shapes (triangle, square, circle).
- I can count the sides and corners of a shape with teacher assistance.
- I can identify if a shape is a "closed" or "open" figure.
Evidence of Mastery
Notes / Task Name / Reflection:
Goal Tracker
Circle My Current Level:
1
2
3
4
I have reached the target goal (Level 3).
I can explain my thinking to a peer.
I am ready for Level 4 challenges.
