How to explain right angles in quadrilaterals in shape properties to your child: Example question
1 November 2026
Children often see rectangles in everyday life, such as in books or windows. Knowing how to spot right angles in these shapes helps build a strong understanding of shape properties.
Example question
Look at this rectangle. It has four sides and every corner is a right angle.
How many right angles does this rectangle have?
Step 1: A rectangle has 4 angles.
Step 2: Each of those angles is a right angle, 90°.
Step 3: Count them.
The correct answer is 4 right angles.
Now your child can recognise that every corner in a rectangle is a right angle. This skill makes it easier to answer questions about right angles in quadrilaterals, and there are more practice questions just like this ready to try.
