Rectangle
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
A rectangle is a 4 sided shape two pairs of sides the same length and a right angle at each corner.
About Rectangles
- Rectangles have right angles at each corner.
- The area of a rectangle can be found by multiplying the length by the height.
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| There are 4 right angles in a square.. |
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A rectangle is a quadrilateral with all sides the same length and a right angle at each vertex.
About Rectangles
- Rectangles have right angles at each vertex.
- The area of a square can be found by multiplying the lengths of two perpendicular sides.
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| 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.