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Square

Key Stage 2

Meaning

A square is a 4 sided shape with all sides the same length and a right angle at each corner.

About Squares

In a square all the sides are the same length.
Squares have right angles at each corner.
The area of a square can be found by multiplying the length by itself.
SquareRightAngles.png
There are 4 right angles in a square..

Key Stage 3

Meaning

A square is a quadrilateral with all sides the same length and a right angle at each vertex.

About Squares

In a square all the sides of equal length.
Squares have right angles at each vertex.
The area of a square can be found by multiplying the length by itself.
SquareRightAngles.png
There are 4 right angles in a square..

Key Stage 4

Meaning

A square is a 4 sided shape with all sides the same length and a right angle at each vertex.