Grade 3

What is a vertex?

vertex

The mathematical word for a corner, where two or more sides or edges of a shape meet.

For example

Each point of a drawn star is a vertex of the shape.

In Grade 3

Children point at the corners of solids and flat shapes, using vertex as the proper word for them.

Watch out for

Children often use vertex for any point on a shape. A vertex is only where sides or edges actually meet.

Say it at home

Hold up a box and count its vertices, touching each corner as you go.

Younger children may meet this as: corner point.

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