hi·er·ar·chy
ˈhī(ə)rärkē/
noun
- a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
As we learned in math class yesterday, a hierarchy in geometry is very similar to the definition above. Except instead of talking about people (like military ranks), we are classifying shapes based on their properties. You start with a broad category at the top of the chart, like "Polygons." As you add branches, you split off to define specific properties of shapes.
Here is the example we used in our math notebooks. In the chart below, "Quadrilaterals" is at the top of the hierarchy. As you branch off from that general term, you get more and more specific. I enlarged the chart on this page, so you can use it to complete your math notebook page, if needed.
Here is another hierarchy chart I found online. I know how you like happy shapes, so you may want to add this chart to your math notebook. That's what I'm going to do! Click on the image for a printable version. Thanks Ms. BBZ!
Awwwww... Such a cute and happy polygon family!
Here are four fun and interesting math resources that have to do with this week's math concept.
If you did not complete this week's Quick Check, please send me the answers to the 3 questions below by Friday, October 17.
Click here for a few flashcards to help you remember the geometry vocabulary you learned in Chapter 2 and in Class Connect.
Now, on to fractions!
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