Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 4.g What Is a Trapezoid? (Part 1)
The purpose of this task is for students to articulate a definition for a trapezoid. Aligns with 4.G.A.2.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 4.g What Shape Am I?
In this task, students ultimately use the definitions they are given for three types of quadrilaterals and what they know about parallel sides to identify that a square fits all the definitions and explain why. Aligns with 4.G.A.2.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 4.g Are These Right?
The purpose of this task is for students to measure angles and decide whether the triangles are right or not. Aligns with 4.G.A.2.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 4.md,g Finding an Unknown Angle
The purpose of this task is to give 4th grade students a problem involving an unknown quantity that has a clear visual representation. Aligns with 4.G.A.2.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 4.g Defining Attributes of Rectangles & Parallelograms
At early stages of understanding of geometric shapes, 4th graders describe shapes, but do not yet characterize shapes by their properties. One example of a misconception students have at this stage is that a rectangle has two short sides...