POLYGONS
REGULAR AND IRREGULAR POLYGONS
PERIMETER
UNITS
100
What is a polygon?
A polygon is a 2-Dimensional (2D) closed sided figure enclosed by straight line segments.
100
Is a square a regular or irregular polygon?
Regular Polygon, it has equal lengths in sides and angles (Right angles)
100
How do you calculate the perimeter of a polygon?
Find the sum of all the sides by adding them together.
100
What unit of measure do we use to measure length or distance?
Metres (m), kilometres (km), millimetres (mm), foot (ft), inches (in), yard, centimetres (cm),
200
Is a circle a polygon? State why.
No. It is not enclosed by a straight line.
200
Are all quadrilaterals regular polygons?
No. Only quadrilaterals with equal sides and angles are regular polygons.
200
Define the term perimeter.
Perimeter is the distance around an object.
200
Name any three instruments used to measure distance or length.
Ruler, Meter rule, measuring tape
300
What are the two types of Polygons?
Irregular and Regular Polygons
400
Distinguish between Regular and Irregular Polygons.
Regular Polygons have equal sides and equal angles while Irregular polygons have unequal sides or angles.
500
Name the polygons you see.
