Properties and Features of Quadrilaterals

Maria introduces special quadrilaterals, focusing on rectangles, squares, and rhombuses. She explains their properties, such as right angles and equal side lengths. The lesson includes identifying these shapes and drawing rhombuses inside rectangles. Maria also demonstrates creating patterns with rhombuses and parallel lines, encouraging students to try these activities at home or school.

What is a defining feature of a rectangle?

• All angles are right angles

• It has one pair of parallel sides

• It has no parallel sides

• All sides are equal

How does a square differ from a rectangle?

• A square has no parallel sides

• A square has all sides of equal length

• A square has only one right angle

• A square has no right angles

What is another name for a rhombus?

• Diamond

• Rectangle

• Kite

• Square

Which property is unique to a rhombus?

• All sides are of different lengths

• All sides are of equal length

• It has no parallel sides

• All angles are right angles

What is a parallelogram?

• A quadrilateral with no parallel sides

• A quadrilateral with one pair of parallel sides

• A quadrilateral with all sides of different lengths

• A quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides

How can you draw a rhombus inside a rectangle?

• By drawing perpendicular lines

• By drawing parallel lines

• By drawing diagonal lines

• By connecting the midpoints of each side

What is the first step in drawing a rhombus inside a rectangle?

• Draw diagonal lines

• Find the midpoints of each side

• Draw parallel lines

• Draw perpendicular lines

What is a key feature of a pattern made with rhombuses?

• It is made with triangles

• It consists of parallel lines

• It is made with circles

• It has no parallel lines

Which of the following is not a special quadrilateral?

• Kite

• Rhombus

• Rectangle

• Circle

What is a quadrilateral that is neither a rhombus nor a rectangle?

• Square

• Parallelogram

• Trapezoid

• Circle