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Triangles, Quadrilaterals, and Polygons — Free MYP1 Mathematics Practice Questions
1QuestionClassifying Triangles by Sides and AnglesConcept Practice
2 marks~3 minCriterion A
A triangle has side lengths of 5 cm, 5 cm, and 8 cm.
a
Name the type of triangle. [1]
b
Describe the property that makes it this type of triangle. [1]
Solutions
2QuestionProperties of Squares Rectangles Parallelograms and TrapeziumsAssessment Practice
2 marks~3 minCriterion D
A gardener has a flower bed shaped like a trapezium. The two parallel sides measure 3 m and 5 m, and the height is 2 m.
Describe one reason why the calculated area might differ from the actual area of the flower bed. [2]
Solutions
3QuestionSum of Interior and Exterior Angles in PolygonsConcept Practice
4 marks~6 minCriterion B
The diagram shows a regular pentagon with all five interior angles labelled.
a
Name the number of sides a pentagon has. [1]
b
Describe, in one sentence, how to find the sum of the interior angles of any polygon. [1]
c
State the name of a different polygon and calculate the sum of its interior angles. [2]
Solutions
4QuestionProperties of Isosceles Equilateral and Right TrianglesConcept Practice
4 marks~6 minCriterion C
The diagram shows isosceles triangle PQR, where P is at the top and Q and R are at the bottom.
a
Identify the two sides of triangle PQR that are equal in length. [1]
b
Describe what is true about the two angles at Q and R. [1]
c
Describe how a yield (give-way) road sign and the triangular face of a tent are both similar to, and different from, an isosceles triangle. [2]