What type of quadrilateral is that? Discover the difference between the types of quadrilaterals. Small groups investigate types of quadrilaterals using geometry software to find their properties. To keep track of the different properties, scholars create tables.

Concepts

quadrilaterals, parallelograms, properties of parallelograms, rectangles, rhombus, squares, isosceles trapezoids, trapezoids, geometric properties, kites

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a foldable graphic organizer to record the properties for each type of quadrilateral

Classroom Considerations

• Requires dynamic geometry software
• The class should be familiar with different types of quadrilaterals

Pros

• Includes journal writing prompt suggestions for assessments
• Contains extensions to expand students' knowledge

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSG-CO.C.11 MP6 MP8