Wyoming Math K.G.6

MathKindergartenGeometry

The Standard

Use simple shapes to compose squares, rectangles, and hexagons.

2023 Wyoming Mathematics Content and Performance Standards · Analyze, compare, create, and compose shapes.

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students fit smaller pieces together to make a square, rectangle, or hexagon. They turn and slide the pieces until the edges meet without gaps or overlaps.
What Mastery Looks Like: A student can make a square from two matching half-square triangles, a rectangle from two square tiles, and a hexagon from six triangle pattern blocks. They can trace the outside edge and name each larger shape.
Common Misconceptions: Students may count the lines between pieces as sides of the larger shape. They may leave gaps between pieces or think a tilted square is no longer a square.
How to Assess It: Give each student two matching half-square triangles, two square tiles, and six triangle pattern blocks. Ask them to build and name a square, rectangle, and hexagon, then trace each outside edge.

Lesson moves

Give pairs paper triangles and square tiles; have them build a square, rectangle, and hexagon, then trace each outline.
Show a hexagon made from six triangle blocks; ask, "Why is the outside shape a hexagon, not a triangle?"
Play shape builder: call out square, rectangle, or hexagon; partners build it with cutouts and check for gaps.
Show a photo of two square floor tiles side by side; have students draw their combined outline and name the shape.

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