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Worksheet Description

This worksheet displays a series of colorful geometric shapes arranged in no particular sequence. Students are given instructions to identify and circle the shape that comes before or after a given shape, as described in each statement. The exercise contains multiple items, each instructing the student to circle either the preceding or following shape relative to a specific shape like a square, triangle, diamond, or circle. The instructions are clear, tasking the student to actively determine the order of shapes based on the given criteria.

The purpose of the worksheet is to help students practice their understanding of sequencing and spatial relationships with geometric shapes. It teaches students to follow directions carefully and to recognize patterns. The worksheet also serves to reinforce the students’ knowledge of geometric shapes by having them identify each one in relation to another. The activity enhances cognitive skills such as comparison, order, and visual discrimination, which are important for mathematical reasoning and logical thinking.