Classifying Quadrilaterals

Look at the hierarchy. Which figure can be placed below the rectangle in this hierarchy?* (A question like this is almost always on AIR test!)

• rhombus

• trapezoid

• square

• triangle

Tags

CCSS.5.G.B.4

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

CCSS.2.G.A.1

Which of the following titles best completes the graphic organizer?

• Trapezoid

• Parallelogram

• Triangle

• Diamond

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

Classify the quadrilateral. (Choose all correct answers).

• square

• rectangle

• parallelogram

• rhombus

• kite

Tags

CCSS.5.G.B.4

Classify the quadrilateral. (Choose all correct answers).

• square

• rectangle

• parallelogram

• rhombus

• kite

Tags

CCSS.5.G.B.4

Is this hierarchy correct? 

• yes

• no

Tags

CCSS.5.G.B.4

What is the biggest difference between a Trapezoid and a Parallelogram?

• The Quadrilateral family tree has them split

• One is a Quadrilateral and one is a Polygon

• A Trapezoid has 2 acute angles and a Parallelogram has 2 Obtuse angles

• A Trapezoid has 1 pair of parallel lines and a Parallelogram has 2 pairs of parallel sides

A rectangle can also be called a...(select two other names)

• Parallelogram

• Trapezoid

• Rhombus

• Quadrilateral

• Square

Tags

CCSS.5.G.B.4

True or False: Trapezoids are quadrilaterals

• True

• False

Which quadrilateral cannot be called a parallelogram?

• Square

• Trapezoid

• Rectangle

• Rhombus

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11