This math topic focuses on recognizing and naming polygons based on the number of sides they have. It is a part of an introductory course on geometry basics. The problems ask students to match specific numbers of sides (such as 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8) with the correct polygon names, including triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, and octagons. Each question provides multiple choice answers to reinforce the learning of polygon names through identification and recall.
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Practice:
Polygons - Number of Sides to Name
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A shape with 3 sides would have what name?
Polygons - Number of Sides to Name Worksheet
| Math worksheet on 'Polygons - Number of Sides to Name (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Geometry Basics - Practice' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/geometry_basics_practice/ |
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| A shape with 8 sides would have what name? |
a
| pentagon |
b
| quadrilateral |
c
| hexagon |
d
| octagon |
2
| A shape with 5 sides would have what name? |
a
| octagon |
b
| triangle |
c
| pentagon |
d
| quadrilateral |
e
| hexagon |
3
| A shape with 4 sides would have what name? |
a
| triangle |
b
| octagon |
c
| hexagon |
d
| quadrilateral |
4
| A shape with 6 sides would have what name? |
a
| hexagon |
b
| triangle |
c
| quadrilateral |
d
| octagon |
5
| A shape with 3 sides would have what name? |
a
| octagon |
b
| hexagon |
c
| quadrilateral |
d
| triangle |
e
| pentagon |