MA.912.G.3.2Archived Standard

Compare and contrast special quadrilaterals on the basis of their properties.

Remarks

This benchmark examines similarities and differences between different types of quadrilaterals.

Example: Explain the similarities and differences between a rectangle, rhombus, and kite. Create a Venn diagram to match your explanation.

General Information
Subject Area: X-Mathematics (former standards - 2008)
Grade: 912
Body of Knowledge: Geometry
Idea: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts
Standard: Quadrilaterals - Classify and understand relationships among quadrilaterals (rectangle, parallelogram, kite, etc.). Relate geometry to algebra by using coordinate geometry to determine regularity, congruence, and similarity. Use properties of congruent and similar quadrilaterals to solve problems involving lengths and areas, and prove theorems involving quadrilaterals.
Date Adopted or Revised: 09/07
Date of Last Rating: 06/07
Status: State Board Approved - Archived
Assessed: Yes

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Teaching Idea

An Introduction To Quadrilaterals:

This lesson is designed to introduce students to quadrilaterals and the terms and properties associated with quadrilaterals. This lesson provides links to discussions and activities related to quadrilaterals as well as suggested ways to integrate them into the lesson. Finally, the lesson provides links to follow-up lessons designed for use in succession with the current one.

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