Grade 5

What is a polygon?

polygon

A closed flat shape with straight sides.

For example

A stop sign with eight straight sides is a polygon.

In Grade 5

Children sort shapes into polygons and others, checking every side is straight and the shape closes.

Watch out for

Children often count a shape with a curved side as a polygon. Every side has to be straight and the shape must close.

Say it at home

Look at road signs together and decide which ones are polygons.

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