Max Maths, Year 5, Practice, Triangles review

In a review section for Year 5 students, the focus is on classifying different types of triangles and understanding their properties. The practice begins with a matching exercise where students must pair various triangle descriptions with their corresponding names. They learn that an isosceles triangle has two sides of the same length, an equilateral triangle has all sides equal in length, a right-angled triangle contains a 90-degree angle, and any shape with three straight lines is a triangle. This exercise reinforces their ability to distinguish between the different triangles based on their sides and angles.

The following question prompts students to consider two methods for identifying an isosceles triangle, encouraging them to think critically about the defining characteristics of this type of triangle. The exercise continues with a problem-solving activity where students must determine whether triangle XYZ is equilateral, right-angled, or isosceles based on the given angles. With angles of 45 degrees at points Z and Y, students are challenged to use their knowledge of triangle properties to justify their answers. For further practice, the students are directed to workbook pages 53 to 56, where they can continue to explore and consolidate their understanding of triangle classification.