Decomposing Two-Dimensional Shapes

What does it mean to decompose a two-dimensional shape?

• To fold a shape into a 3D object

• To break a shape into smaller shapes

• To change the color of a shape

• To make a shape larger

How can a rectangle be decomposed into smaller shapes?

• By coloring it differently

• By folding it into a circle

• By cutting it into a single square

• By drawing lines to create triangles

What tools did the instructor use to demonstrate decomposition?

• A calculator and a graph

• A ruler and a pencil

• A compass and a protractor

• Scissors and lines