Exploring Liquid Measurements for 3rd Graders

Mrs. Brewer, a third-grade teacher, engages students with a series of riddles, focusing on geometry. She introduces the concept of riddles as word puzzles and guides students through solving both general and math-related riddles. The lesson covers various geometric shapes, including rhombuses, hexagons, heptagons, pentagons, and trapezoids, emphasizing their properties and characteristics. The session aims to make learning fun and interactive, encouraging students to think critically and enjoy the process of solving puzzles.

What subject does Mrs. Brewer love to teach?

• English

• Mathematics

• Science

• History

What is a riddle described as?

• A physical challenge

• A number game

• A memory test

• A word puzzle

Which shape is also known as a diamond?

• Rhombus

• Triangle

• Circle

• Square

How many sides does a hexagon have?

• Four

• Ten

• Six

• Eight

What is the shape that has more sides than a pentagon but fewer than an octagon?

• Nonagon

• Hexagon

• Decagon

• Triangle

What shape has no parallel sides and five angles?

• Rectangle

• Pentagon

• Hexagon

• Trapezoid

Which shape has exactly one pair of parallel sides?

• Trapezoid

• Rectangle

• Square

• Rhombus

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a parallelogram?

• All sides are equal

• Opposite angles are equal

• Opposite sides are parallel

• Adjacent angles are supplementary

What type of angle is formed where two lines meet at a 90-degree angle?

• Right angle

• Straight angle

• Obtuse angle

• Acute angle

What does a polygon's number of sides equal?

• Perimeter length

• Area size

• Number of angles

• Number of vertices