This is the Year 1 Shape block assessment. It follows the White Rose Maths small steps for the block and matches our Teaching PowerPoints and worksheets for those steps. There are 8 short questions over two pages.

They check recognising, naming and sorting 3D shapes, spotting the odd one out, recognising 2D shapes (including when they are turned), finding shapes in a picture, sorting 2D shapes and continuing a repeating pattern.

The questions use short, decodable instructions (“Tick the cubes.”, “Join each shape to its name.”) and clear brand-coloured shape images, so the pages are simple and uncluttered for Year 1 children.

Shapes are shown in different sizes, colours and positions to check real understanding rather than recognising one familiar picture.

Each question has a matching practical activity with real 3D shapes and shape cards, with “You need”, “Say” and “Look for” prompts.

You can assess through written work, hands-on activities or both, one-to-one or in small groups.

Answer pages, Secure, Developing and Emerging descriptors and a Child Record Sheet support quick, consistent judgements and planning of next steps.

This resource is designed to align to White Rose Maths version 3. Classroom Secrets Limited is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way connected to White Rose Education Limited. Our products are original to Classroom Secrets Limited and any reference to White Rose Maths is solely for the purpose of indicating compatibility and does not imply any association with White Rose Education.