Today we reviewed quadrilaterals. These can be tricky for a third grader. Yes, quadrilaterals are a 4 sided shape, but recognizing the different types of quadrilaterals is the challenge. We have discussed parallelograms, trapezoids, squares, rectangles, and rhombuses. We have talked about the rules of each kind of quadrilateral, and are deepening our understanding of parallel and perpendicular lines as well as right angles. The students have really had to think about shapes and when shown a picture of a shape determining all of the categories it can fit into. For example a square is a square, rectangle, rhombus, parallelogram, and a quadrilateral, but when shown a rectangle it is not always a square. It is all about the rules! The students are learning these rules quickly and making great progress, and even feeling confident in their discussion.
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