Vertices
In geometry, a vertex (plural: vertices) is a point where two or more line segments, lines, or rays meet to form an angle. In the context of 2D shapes, vertices are the corners or points where the sides of the shape meet. In 3D shapes, vertices are the points where the edges of the shape meet.
Identifying Vertices
To identify the vertices of a shape, you can count the number of corners or points where the sides of the shape meet. For example, in a triangle, there are three vertices, and in a square, there are four vertices.
Study Guide
- Definition: Understand that a vertex is a point where two or more line segments, lines, or rays meet to form an angle.
- Identifying Vertices: Learn how to identify the vertices of different shapes by counting the corners or points where the sides meet.
- Examples: Practice identifying and naming the vertices of various 2D and 3D shapes, such as triangles, squares, cubes, and more.
- Properties: Explore the properties of vertices in different shapes, such as the number of vertices in a polygon or the arrangement of vertices in a polyhedron.
Understanding vertices is essential for working with geometric shapes and understanding their properties. Practice identifying and visualizing vertices in different shapes to strengthen your grasp of this concept.
.◂Math Worksheets and Study Guides Sixth Grade. Area of Coordinate Polygons
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Area of Coordinate Polygons 
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Area of Coordinate Polygons Worksheet/Answer key
Area of Coordinate Polygons Worksheet/Answer key
Area of Coordinate Polygons Worksheet/Answer key
Area of Coordinate Polygons
Activity LessonWorksheet/Answer keyWorksheet/Answer keyWorksheet/Answer keyThe resources above cover the following skills:
Geometry (NCTM)
Specify locations and describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry and other representational systems.
Use coordinate geometry to represent and examine the properties of geometric shapes.
Use coordinate geometry to examine special geometric shapes, such as regular polygons or those with pairs of parallel or perpendicular sides.
Use visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling to solve problems.
Use geometric models to represent and explain numerical and algebraic relationships.
Measurement (NCTM)
Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements.
Select and apply techniques and tools to accurately find length, area, volume, and angle measures to appropriate levels of precision.
Connections to the Grade 6 Focal Points (NCTM)
Measurement and Geometry: Problems that involve areas and volumes, calling on students to find areas or volumes from lengths or to find lengths from volumes or areas and lengths, are especially appropriate. These problems extend the students' work in grade 5 on area and volume and provide a context for applying new work with equations.