Decomposing Shapes

How many equal parts does this shape have?

• 2

• 1

• 4

• 3

Does this shape have equal shares?

• Yes

• No

How many equal parts are there in a square divided in half?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 3- D
• 2- D
• dimensional
• not

If you and a friend shared a square sandwich and cut it in half from one vertex to the other vertex, what 2 shapes would be made?

• 2 triangles

• 2 squares

• 2 rectangles

• quadrilateral and triangle

What does it mean to decompose a shape?

• break a figure into pieces

• move the shape around

• build a shape

• none of the above

To break a complex shape into shapes or pieces you know is called _____;

• Decompose

• Compose

• Area

• Volume

If we cut and paste those two shapes, we can make a ____________.

• square

• rectangle

• diamond

• circle

How can you decompose a rectangle?

• 2 rhombuses

• 2 squares

• 2 trapezoids

How can you decompose a hexagon?

• 2 triangles, 1 rhombus

• 5 triangles

• 2 trapezoids