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Definition--Quadrilateral Concepts--Parallelogram

Parallelogram

Definition--Quadrilateral Concepts--Parallelogram

Topic

Quadrilaterals

Definition

A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with opposite sides that are equal and parallel.

Description

Parallelograms hold significant importance in both theoretical and applied mathematics. They are observed in various real-world situations such as architecture and engineering designs. Understanding the properties of parallelograms forms a foundation for more complex geometric concepts that students will encounter in their education, which highlights their relevance in mathematics teaching.

Parallelogram
Do you see the parallelogram shape formed 
by the books leaning on the bookshelf?

For a complete collection of terms related to Quadrilaterals click on this link: Quadrilaterals Collection.

Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.G.B.3, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.G.B.4, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.G.A.1
Grade Range 3 - 8
Curriculum Nodes Geometry
    • Quadrilaterals
        • Definition of a Quadrilateral
Copyright Year 2013
Keywords quadrilateral, polygon, definitions, glossary term, parallelogram, parallelograms