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Geometry Standard 1.

2: 2D Geometry
Unit 7: Quadrilaterals Notes 7.1: Quadrilaterals Intro

Exploration: Who’s in Command?

You just finished matching a variety of shapes to their names and descriptions. Let’s look
at some of these descriptions more closely.

1. For each shape, write down the letter of ALL descriptions that are true for that shape.

_________Parallelogram
A. Two sets of parallel sides
_________Trapezoid B. Four congruent sides
_________Isosceles Trapezoid C. Exactly one set of parallel sides
_________Rectangle D. Exactly one set of congruent sides
E. Four right angles
_________Rhombus
F. Four sides
_________Square
_________Quadrilateral
2. Which description was used the most? Why?

3. Why do you think some shapes have more descriptions than others?

4. Which shape had the greatest number of descriptions? Why do you think this is?

5. There were two shapes in the card sort that could only be classified as
“quadrilaterals.” They are shown below. What’s the same about these two shapes?
What is different?

Notes 7.1: Quadrilaterals Intro


I will be able to:

 Explain how quadrilaterals can belong to one or more subgroups based on their attributes.
 Review definitions of quadrilaterals, parallelograms, rectangles, squares, rhombi, kites, and
trapezoids.
 Distinguish between convex and concave polygons.
Geometry Standard 1.2: 2D Geometry
Unit 7: Quadrilaterals Notes 7.1: Quadrilaterals Intro

Quick Summary Notes and Practice

1. Complete the sentence with always, sometimes, or never.


a. A square is _______________ a d. A rhombus is _________________
a square.
rectangle.
b. A parallelogram is _____________ a e. A rhombus is ________________ a
rhombus. quadrilateral.
c. A trapezoid is _________________ a
rectangle.
2. A shape is given below with some markings. What’s the most specific name you can
give to this shape? Explain.

3. Find the area and perimeter of rectangle IJKL.

√20

4. Sketch a picture of each figure or explain why it is impossible.


a. A parallelogram with one obtuse and three acute angles

b. A concave trapezoid

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