Cone shapes in math

Home Math Resources Skills Geometry What is a vertical line? Cones Cones are 3-D shapes that exist all around us. Understanding the cone shape helps build a strong mathematical foundation. Author Tess Loucka Published: March 2025 Key takeaways • There are two types of cones – right circular and oblique. • The total surface area […]

What are congruent shapes?

Home Math Resources Skills Shapes Congruency What are congruent shapes? The ins and outs of congruency and how to apply the concept to any figure in geometry. Author Tess Loucka Published: March 2025 Key takeaways • Congruency in math means identical. Two congruent shapes perfectly overlap each other. • Congruent sides have the same length […]

What is a Rhombus?

Home Math Resources Skills Shapes Rhombus What is a Rhombus? Discover the key properties of this unique 4-sided shape. Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways A rhombus has four sides – They are 2-D shapes that have all four sides of the same length. There are a lot of examples of rhombuses in […]

Quadrilaterals

Home Math Resources Skills Shapes Quadrilaterals All About Quadrilaterals Learn all about this four-sided polygon and the different shapes it comes in. Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways Its properties are important – There are certain criteria a shape must meet to be considered a quadrilateral. There are different types – A quadrilateral […]

All About Pentagons

Home Math Resources Skills Shapes Pentagons All About Pentagons Learn all about the 5-sided shape that’s so fun, they named a government building after it. Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways Pentagons are 5-sided polygons – “Penta” means “five,” so it’s easy to remember how many sides you’re dealing with when you see […]

Types of triangles

Home Math Resources Skills Shapes Triangles Types of triangles Don’t be ‘obtuse’ – learn about the types of triangles and get the answers ‘right’ every time. Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways A triangle is one of the most important shapes in mathematics – Learning about triangles builds the foundation for more challenging […]

All About Squares

Home Math Resources Skills Shapes Squares All About Squares Learn how to identify and measure one of the most important and common shapes! Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways Squares have four equal sides and four equal angles – These regular polygons are two-dimensional enclosed figures. There are three parts to a square […]

All About Rectangles

Home Math Resources Skills Shapes Rectangles All About Rectangles Don’t be a square (at least not all the time). Learn all about rectangles. Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways A rectangle is a four-sided closed shape with equal parallel sides – A square is always a rectangle, but a rectangle is not always […]

All About Octagons

Home Math Resources Skills Shapes Octagons All About Octagons Let’s explore the world of the eight-sided octagon. Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways An octagon is a shape with 8 eight sides – It’s actually a type of polygon, which is typically a shape with at least three sides. There are different types […]

All About Hexagons

Home Math Resources Skills Shapes Hexagons All About Hexagons Discover the ins and outs of this versatile six-sided shape. Author Jill Padfield Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways A hexagon has six sides – They are two-dimensional closed figures, and they can be oddly shaped, so long as their sides add up to six. There are […]