What Is a Square?
A square is a shape with four equal sides and four corners. Its sides are straight.
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This is a square.
Learning Objectives
- Recognise a square.
- Count the four sides of a square.
- Count the four corners of a square.
- Identify square-shaped objects.
Sides of a Square
A square has four sides. All four sides are equal in length.
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4 sides + 4 corners = square
Square-Shaped Objects
Some objects around us may have a square shape.
- A square floor tile
- A square piece of paper
- A chessboard square
- A square picture frame
Square and Circle
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The square has straight sides and corners. The circle is round and has no corners.
Common Mistakes
- A square has four sides, not three.
- All four sides of a square are equal.
- A square is not round like a circle.
Practice
1. How many sides does a square have?
2. How many corners does a square have?
3. Are the four sides of a square equal?
4. Name one square-shaped object.
Try It Yourself
Look around your home or classroom and find three objects that have a square shape. Count their sides and corners.
Quick Revision
- A square has 4 sides.
- A square has 4 corners.
- All four sides are equal.
- The sides are straight.
Next Step
Next, we will learn about the rectangle and compare it with the square.