Properties of Shape - Quadrilaterals - Worksheet

In Lesson 10, focused on Quadrilaterals, students delve into the properties and classification of geometric shapes, including various types of quadrilaterals such as the square, rectangle, rhombus, parallelogram, and trapezium. The National Curriculum objective is to compare and classify these shapes based on their distinct properties and sizes. To facilitate this learning, resources such as teaching slides and differentiated worksheets are employed. Students are encouraged to name and describe quadrilaterals, drawing attention to the similarities and differences among them. They also practice drawing these shapes with precision, using their understanding of each shape's properties to guide them. Vocabulary pertinent to the lesson includes terms specific to quadrilaterals, which are crucial for students to understand and use correctly.

The lesson features a variety of activities that challenge students to think critically about quadrilaterals. In one task, they use a shape mat to help them draw and label different quadrilaterals, such as a parallelogram or a trapezium with two right angles. Another activity requires them to draw quadrilaterals with specific dimensions, such as a square with sides of 5 cm or a trapezium with one base twice as long as the other. The lesson also includes reasoning and problem-solving exercises, where students explore creating quadrilaterals using straws of two different lengths. They calculate the perimeters of these shapes and determine the maximum number of squares they can form with six equal straws. This hands-on approach not only reinforces their understanding of quadrilaterals but also integrates practical application and mathematical reasoning.