All Common Core: 1st Grade Math Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Geometry
Why is this shape a rectangle?
Because it is bigger than a square
Because it has
sides, and the opposite sides equal each otherBecause its color is blue
Because it has
sidesBecause it has
equal sidesBecause it has
sides, and the opposite sides equal each otherA rectangle has
sides, and the opposite sides have to be equal.Example Question #1 : Geometry
Why is this shape a circle?
Because it is small
Because it is a flat shape
Because its color is blue
Because it is a round, closed shape
Beacause it has 4 sides
Because it is a round, closed shape
A circle is a round shape, with no sides or edges.
Example Question #11 : Rectangles
Why is this shape an octagon?
Because it has
sidesBecause it is blue
Because it has
Because it has
sidesBecause it looks like a stop sign
Because it has
An octagon has
sides.Example Question #4 : Reason With Shapes And Their Attributes
Why is this shape a heptagon?
Because its blue
Because it has
sidesBecause it has
sidesBecause it has
sidesBecause it is an open shape
Because it has
sidesA heptagon has
sides.Example Question #5 : Reason With Shapes And Their Attributes
Why is this shape a hexagon?
Because it is blue
Because it has
sidesBecause it has more sides than a pentagon
Because it has
sidesBecause it has
sidesBecause it has
sidesA hexagon has
sides.Example Question #2 : Geometry
Why is this shape a pentagon?
Because it has
sidesBecuase it has
sidesBecause it has
sidesBecause it is blue
Because it has more sides than a square
Because it has
sidesA pentagon has
sides.Example Question #7 : Reason With Shapes And Their Attributes
Why is this shape a trapezoid?
Because it is blue
Because it has
sidesBecause it looks like a roof
Because it has
sides and one set of parallel linesBecause it has
equal sidesBecause it has
sides and one set of parallel linesA trapezoid has
sides, and only one set of parallel lines.Example Question #1 : Defining Versus Non Defining Attributes: Ccss.Math.Content.1.G.A.1
Why is this shape NOT a square?
Because it does not have
sidesBecause it does not have
sidesBecause it does not have
equal sides
Because it is blue
Because it is flat
Because it does not have
equal sides
A square has to have
equal sides, and this shape does not have equal sides.Example Question #3 : Geometry
Why is this shape NOT a circle?
Because it is blue
Because it has sides
Because it is an open shape
Because it has
sidesBecause it is flat
Because it has sides
A circle does not have sides, and this shape has
sides.Example Question #4 : Geometry
Why is this shape NOT a triangle?
Because it does not have
sidesBecause it is blue
Because it is flat
Because it is not a closed shape
Because it does have
sidesBecause it does not have
sidesA triangle has
sides, and this shape has .All Common Core: 1st Grade Math Resources
