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2D Shape Classification
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2D Shape Classification
Charlotte, Arjun and Zoe are checking the geometric designs on a city bus route. Use sides, vertices (corners) and angles to classify each shape. A polygon is a closed 2D shape made only from straight sides.
Spot the properties
Use the shape descriptions in Questions 1–3.
1.A circle and five polygons—a triangle, square, rectangle, pentagon and hexagon—are being compared. Which shape is not a polygon? Explain what makes it different from the other five.
2.Name a triangle, pentagon and hexagon. Give the number of sides and vertices for each.
3.A square and a non-square rectangle are compared. Which two shapes have four sides? How are their side lengths different?
Classify and reason
Remember: shapes can share some properties but still belong to different groups.
4.A bus window design has four straight sides, four right angles and opposite sides equal in length. Which shape is it most likely to be?
- A rectangle
- A pentagon
- A triangle
- A circle
5.True or false? Every shape with four sides is a square. Explain your answer using one example.
6.Complete the statements with the correct number: A pentagon has sides and vertices. A hexagon has sides and vertices.
7.Match each shape name to the number of sides it has.
- Triangle
- Quadrilateral
- Pentagon
- Hexagon
- 4 sides
- 6 sides
- 5 sides
- 3 sides
8.Zoe says, “A square is also a quadrilateral.” Is she correct? Explain the relationship between the two names.
9.Arjun is designing a new route badge. Draw a polygon with exactly five sides, then write its name and the number of vertices.
10.Charlotte finds a closed shape with six straight sides. What is its name? Must all hexagons have equal side lengths? Explain.
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