Classifying Quadrilaterals

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What is a quadrilateral?

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A quadrilateral is any closed shape with 4 sides and 4 vertices (points).

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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Are all rectangles squares?

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No, not all rectangles are squares. A square is a special type of rectangle with all sides equal.

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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Can a square be a rhombus?

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Yes, a square is a type of rhombus because it has all sides equal.

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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What do you call a polygon with 2 pairs of congruent sides and 4 right angles?

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This is called a rectangle, not a square.

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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What shape has all right angles and all sides the same length?

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A square has all right angles and all sides the same length.

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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What is a parallelogram?

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A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length.

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CCSS.3.G.A.1

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What is a rhombus?

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A rhombus is a quadrilateral with all sides equal in length, but not necessarily with right angles.

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CCSS.3.G.A.1

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What is a trapezoid?

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A trapezoid is a quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides.

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What is the difference between a rectangle and a square?

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A rectangle has opposite sides equal and can have different lengths, while a square has all sides equal.

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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What is a kite in geometry?

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A kite is a quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent sides that are equal.