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Quadrilateral Sort

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If only you had a Sorting Hat to sort out quadrilaterals. Learners sort cutouts of quadrilaterals based on their properties and attributes. A flowchart helps them organize the results of the activity.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have the class create a poster of the quadrilateral flowchart
Classroom Considerations
  • Pupils should have familiarity with quadrilaterals from previous grades
  • Note that the resource uses a definition for trapezoids that specifies exactly one pair of parallel sides
  • Activity requires glue, scissors, and poster paper
Pros
  • Provides graphic organizers and sorting pieces
  • Includes optional extension activities
Cons
  • Only provides outdated Virginia standards