What is vertical?
We explain how primary-school children are taught to recognise vertical lines in shapes, and what you can to to support your child's understanding at home.
What is vertical?
A vertical line is a line that runs up and down the page, like the following:
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Children are introduced to vertical lines in Year 3. They may be asked to recognise them in a shape, for example:
How many vertical lines does this shape have?
(The answer is 4.)
How many vertical lines does this shape have?
(The answer is 4.)
When learning about shapes children are also taught to look for horizontal, perpendicular, parallel and diagonal lines.
