MATH TODAY
Grade 5, Module 5, Topic D
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OBJ E C T I V E S O F T O P I C D
Draw trapezoids to clarify their attributes, and define
trapezoids based on those attributes.
Draw parallelograms to clarify their attributes, and
define parallelograms based on those attributes.
Draw rectangles and rhombuses to clarify their
attributes, and define rectangles and rhombuses based
on those attributes.
Draw kites and squares to clarify their attributes, and
define kites and squares based on those attributes.
Classify two-dimensional figures in a hierarchy based
on properties.
Draw and identify varied two-dimensional figures from
given attributes.
Focus Area– Topic D
Module 5: Addition and Multiplication with Volume and Area
Defining Quadrilaterals Based on Their
Attributes
Words to Know:
Trapezoid
There are actually two definitions for a trapezoid:
1. A quadrilateral with only one pair of opposite sides
parallel
2. A quadrilateral with at least one pair of opposite sides
parallel
Most mathematicians and the Common Core
Progression Document define a trapezoid using the
second description which is the characteristics the
student will use in this module when talking about the
attributes of a trapezoid.
Parallelogram
Attributes/Properties: a quadrilateral and opposite sides
are parallel
**Since a parallelogram has two pairs of parallel sides
then it has at least one pair of parallel sides. Therefore,
all parallelograms are also classified as trapezoids.
Example Questions with Answers:
1. When can a quadrilateral be called a parallelogram?
A quadrilateral can be called a parallelogram when both
pairs of opposite sides are parallel.
2. When can a trapezoid also be called a parallelogram?
A trapezoid can be called a parallelogram when it has
more than one pair of parallel sides.
5th Grade Math
Module 5: Addition and Multiplication with Volume and Area
Math Parent Letter
This document is created to give parents and students an
understanding of the math concepts found in Eureka Math the
Engage New York material which is taught in the classroom. Grade
5 Module 5 of Engage New York covers Addition and
Multiplication with Volume and Area. This newsletter will discuss
Module 5, Topic D. In this topic students will analysis the
properties and defining attributes of quadrilaterals.
Topic D: Drawing, Analysis, and Classification of
Two-Dimensional Shapes
Things to Know!
Attribute/Property – a characteristic that describes something
Plane – flat surface that extends infinitely in all directions
Polygon – closed two-dimensional figure made up of line segments
Line Segment – a straight path that connect two points
Quadrilateral – a polygon with four sides
Parallel – two lines in a plane that will never intersect
Perpendicular – two lines are perpendicular if they intersect, and any
of the angles formed are 90° angles
Diagonals – straight line joining two opposite corners (vertices) of
a shape
Hierarchy – series of ordered grouping of shapes
diagonal
The diagonals of parallelograms
bisect each other.
Bi
– means two
and
sect
means cut, so bisect
means to cut in two parts. These
two parts are equal in length.
