How to explain name polygons in 2D shapes to your student: Example question

When your child is learning about 2D shapes, it helps to know how to name polygons by counting their sides. This simple approach gives them a clear way to identify shapes like triangles, pentagons and hexagons.

Now your child can spot a polygon by counting the number of sides and matching it to the correct name. There are more practice questions just like this to help them get confident with naming 2D shapes.