5.G.B.4
*This standard is part of an additional cluster
Standard
Classify two-dimensional figures in a hierarchy based on properties.
Unpacked
This standard builds on what was done in 4th grade.
Figures from previous grades: polygon, rhombus/rhombi, rectangle, square, triangle,
quadrilateral, pentagon, hexagon, cube, trapezoid, half/quarter circle, circle, kite
A kite is a quadrilateral whose four sides can be grouped into two pairs of equal-length sides that
are beside (adjacent to) each other.
Example:
Create a Hierarchy Diagram using the following terms:
Student should be able to reason about the attributes of shapes by examining: What are ways to
classify triangles? Why can’t trapezoids and kites be classified as parallelograms? Which
quadrilaterals have opposite angles congruent and why is this true of certain quadrilaterals?, and
How many lines of symmetry does a regular polygon have?
Level 1
Entering
Level 2
Emerging
Level 3
Developing
Level 4
Expanding
Level 5
Bridging
Create a
hierarchy
diagram of 2-D
shapes based
on properties
by working
with a partner
to label
categories of
pre-sorted
shapes using a
word bank.
Create a
hierarchy
diagram of 2-D
shapes based
on properties
by working
with a partner
to sort shapes
into prelabeled
categories.
Create a
hierarchy
diagram of 2-D
shapes based
on properties
by working
with a partner
to label
categories of
pre-sorted
shape names
using a word
bank of
categories.
Create a
hierarchy
diagram of 2-D
shapes based
on properties
by working
with a partner
to complete an
empty diagram
using a word
bank of shape
names and
categories.
Create a
hierarchy
diagram of 2-D
shapes based
on properties
by working
with a partner.
ELD Standard #3: English Language Learners communicate information, ideas,
and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of
Mathematics.
Level 6 Reaching
Domain: Writing
Questions to check for understanding/ increase the rigor?
• Is a rhombus always a square? Is a square always a rhombus? Use examples to support
your answer.
• How are square, quadrilateral, rhombus, rectangle, parallelogram and trapezoid alike and
different?
• Scott made a rectangle, but the teacher said it is not a rectangle. How can Scott check to
know if it is a rectangle or not?