Mnemonic Devices for Polygon Sides

This video from Mumu Math and Science introduces polygons, explaining their properties and providing mnemonic devices to memorize the names and sides of the first ten polygons. The video covers triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, heptagons, octagons, nonagons, and decagons, offering creative ways to remember each shape's number of sides. The video concludes with a call to subscribe for daily math and science content.

What is the minimum number of sides a polygon must have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which object can help you remember the number of sides in a triangle?

• Pentagon

• Quad bike

• Tricycle

• Bicycle

What is a helpful way to remember the number of sides in a quadrilateral?

• Think of a pentagon

• Think of a hexagon

• Think of a tricycle

• Think of a quad vehicle

How can you associate the number of sides in a pentagon?

• With a hexagon

• With a pin and five fingers

• With a heptagon

• With an octopus

What mnemonic can help you remember the number of sides in a hexagon?

• Hex sounds like nine

• Hex sounds like eight

• Hex sounds like seven

• Hex sounds like six

Which word association helps you remember the number of sides in a heptagon?

• Heptagon and hexagon

• Heptagon and octagon

• Heptagon and nonagon

• Heptagon and heaven

What creature is used to remember the number of sides in an octagon?

• Starfish

• Crab

• Octopus

• Spider

How can you remember the number of sides in a decagon?

• Deca is 10 years

• Deca is 9 years

• Deca is 7 years

• Deca is 8 years