5th Grade Math - Classifying 2D Shapes

This post explains and gives practice opportunities related to TEKS 5.5A:

classify two-dimensional figures in a hierarchy of sets and subsets using graphic organizers based on their attributes and properties

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Instruction

Students learn that two-dimensional shapes can be categorized by their attributes, such as side length, number of sides, and angles.

Students also learn how to sort triangles based on side length and angle measure.

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STAAR Practice

Between 2016 and 2025 (including redesign practice), this readiness standard has been tested 20 times on the STAAR test. Videos explaining each problem can be found below. If you'd rather take a quiz over these questions, click here. The videos below are linked to the questions in the quiz as answer explanations after the quiz is submitted.

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