Grade 5

What is a quadrilateral?

quadrilateral

A flat shape with four straight sides.

For example

A kite, a stamp and a window pane are each a quadrilateral.

In Grade 5

Children group squares, rectangles and other four sided shapes together under one name.

Watch out for

Children often think a quadrilateral must have square corners. Any closed shape with four straight sides counts.

Say it at home

Find four sided shapes around the house and count the sides to check.

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