Curated OER
TAAS Attack Daily Upkeep #7
In this word problem worksheet, 5th graders review various mathematical terms by selecting the correct letter that answers each question completely. There are a total of 13 math problems to solve which vary between word problems,...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Making Conjectures About Quadrilaterals
Given examples of quadrilaterals and their component parts, the student will use explorations and concrete models to prove a quadrilateral is a parallelogram, rectangle, square, or rhombus using opposite sides, opposite angles, or...
That Quiz
That Quiz: Practice Test: Shapes
This resource provides a practice geometry quiz for students to use.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Geoboard Activities
Math Forum provides a set of links to sites that are related to geoboard activities. There are several great links to lessons using geoboards. The links provide insight into how to use them, including how to perform various measurements...
Cuemath
Cuemath: Quadrilaterals
Explore the world of quadrilaterals and their properties. Find answers to questions like what are quadrilaterals, how they are formed, easy ways to identify them, and commonly seen quadrilaterals around us.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Skateboarding
In this video segment from Cyberchase, Bianca injures her ankle while skateboarding and is confined to her bed. She has trouble reaching a few objects from her bed until her friend gives her a device made up of collapsible...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Squares
MathWorld provides multiple definitions and formulas for the mathematical term, square.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Simple Constructions
In this skill activity, students can use the Constructions Tools Menu in Cabri Jr. to contruct a parallelogram. They will also construct an altitude, an angle bisector and a median of a triangle.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Discovering Properties of Parallelograms, Kites & Trapazoids
This activity allows the teacher to cover the properties of a parallelogram, rectangle, rhombus, square, kite, and trapezoid in two days (90 min. block scheduling) Using a group setting students discover these properties using the Cabri...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Perimeters, Areas, and Slopes Oh, My!
In this activity, students create geometric figures, and use analytic and coordinate geometry to investigate their attributes. They go through the process of proving that a quadrilateral is a parallelogram.
The Math League
The Math League: Area and Perimeter
This tutorial provides a brief introduction about what area is, then gives the formulas for area of a square, rectangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, triangle, and circle. Examples of each formula are provided.
The Math League
The Math League: Figures and Polygons
This site provides definitions of different types of polygons and figures.
Beacon Learning Center
Beacon Learning Center: Quad Squad
This interactive activity investigates quadrilaterals and provides students with an opportunity to practice describing their attributes.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Quadrilateral Parallelogram
A "three star geometry problem" requiring knowledge of how to complete geometric proofs and some prior math knowledge. This problem asks to prove that the mid points of any quadrilateral form a parallelogram.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Parallelogram Property
A "three star geometry problem" requiring knowledge of how to complete geometric proofs properties of parallelogram.
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Triangles
This lesson plan provides students with an opportunity to practice drawing and measuring triangles and angles. It also shows pictures and gives definitions of each type of angle and triangle.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Geometry: Properties of Parallelograms
The properties of parallelograms are explained through examples and a video lesson. [0:53]
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Find the Area of the Shape!
Try to figure out the area of this challenging shape. In order to view the images, you will need to use JavaSketchpad.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Self Check Quiz on Quadrilaterals
The online assessment demonstrates knowledge of concepts utilized in Geometry. The multiple choice questions test students on quadrilaterals. Topics include rhombus, parallelogram, and interior angles.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Parallelogram: (Coordinate Geometry)
Students are able to manipulate a parallelogram on a coordinate grid to explore properties of a parallelogram and then calculate the distance of the sides, altitude, and area. The resource also includes links to further explain important...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Estimation of Parallelogram Area in Scale Drawings
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students estimate actual areas of parallelograms in scale drawings. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Area of a Parallelogram
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students find the area of a parallelogram given its base and height. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Parallelogram Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Classify a parallelograms as a rhombus, rectangle, or square.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Parallelogram Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students the properties of rhombuses, rectangles, and squares.