Common Core: 3rd Grade Math : Common Core Math: Grade 3

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Common Core: 3rd Grade Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #141 : Geometry

What is the perimeter of the regular hexagon below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 26cm\)

\(\displaystyle 22cm\)

\(\displaystyle 25cm\)

\(\displaystyle 24cm\)

\(\displaystyle 23cm\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 24cm\)

Explanation:

A regular hexagon has six equal sides. To find the perimeter of a hexagon, we can multiply the known side length by \(\displaystyle 6\) (since there are six sides) or we can add the known side length to itself six times. 

\(\displaystyle 4\times6=24\)

\(\displaystyle 4+4+4+4+4+4=24\)

Example Question #341 : Problem Solving

What is the perimeter of the regular hexagon below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 22cm\)

\(\displaystyle 18cm\)

\(\displaystyle 20cm\)

\(\displaystyle 21cm\)

\(\displaystyle 19cm\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 18cm\)

Explanation:

A regular hexagon has six equal sides. To find the perimeter of a hexagon, we can multiply the known side length by \(\displaystyle 6\) (since there are six sides) or we can add the known side length to itself six times. 

\(\displaystyle 3\times6=18\)

\(\displaystyle 3+3+3+3+3+3=18\)

Example Question #1951 : Common Core Math: Grade 3

What is the perimeter of the regular hexagon below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 12cm\)

\(\displaystyle 11cm\)

\(\displaystyle 10cm\)

\(\displaystyle 9cm\)

\(\displaystyle 8cm\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 12cm\)

Explanation:

A regular hexagon has six equal sides. To find the perimeter of a hexagon, we can multiply the known side length by \(\displaystyle 6\) (since there are six sides) or we can add the known side length to itself six times. 

\(\displaystyle 2\times6=12\)

\(\displaystyle 2+2+2+2+2+2=12\)

Example Question #98 : How To Find The Perimeter Of A Figure

What is the perimeter of the regular hexagon below? 

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Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 50cm\)

\(\displaystyle 54cm\)

\(\displaystyle 52cm\)

\(\displaystyle 53cm\)

\(\displaystyle 51cm\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 54cm\)

Explanation:

A regular hexagon has six equal sides. To find the perimeter of a hexagon, we can multiply the known side length by \(\displaystyle 6\) (since there are six sides) or we can add the known side length to itself six times. 

\(\displaystyle 9\times6=54\)

\(\displaystyle 9+9+9+9+9+9=54\)

Example Question #1 : Reason With Shapes And Their Attributes

The shape below can be categorized as a ____________. 

Quad

Possible Answers:

rhombus 

quadrilateral 

rectangle

square

none of the choices

Correct answer:

quadrilateral 

Explanation:

This shape is a quadrilateral because it has \(\displaystyle 4\) sides, and by definition a \(\displaystyle 4\)-sided shape is a quadrilateral. 

This shape cannot be a square because it does not have \(\displaystyle 4\) equal side lengths. 

This shape cannot be a rectangle because its opposite sides are not equal in length, nor are the angles all \(\displaystyle 90^\circ\)s.

This shape cannot be a rhombus because it does not have opposite, parallel sides and angles, nor does it have equal side lengths. 

Example Question #2 : Understand Shape Categories: Ccss.Math.Content.3.G.A.1

The shape below can be categorized as a ____________. 

Rect

Possible Answers:

rectangle, parallelogram, and triangle 

rectangle, parallelogram, and trapezoid  

rectangle, square, and quadrilateral 

rectangle, parallelogram, and quadrilateral 

rectangle, parallelogram, and rhombus  

Correct answer:

rectangle, parallelogram, and quadrilateral 

Explanation:

This shape is a rectangle because a rectangle has to have all \(\displaystyle 90^\circ\) angles, and a this shape has all \(\displaystyle 90^\circ\) angles. But, a rectangle is also a quadrilateral and a parallelogram. 

A rectangle can be categorized as a quadrilateral because by definition a quadrilateral is a \(\displaystyle 4\)-sided figure, and a rectangle has \(\displaystyle 4\) sides. 

A rectangle can be categorized as a parallelogram because a parallelogram has to have \(\displaystyle 4\) sides with opposite sides being parallel, and a rectangle has \(\displaystyle 4\) sides with opposite sides being parallel. 

 

Example Question #3 : Understand Shape Categories: Ccss.Math.Content.3.G.A.1

The shape below can be categorized as a ____________. 

Trap

Possible Answers:

trapezoid and a parallelogram 

trapezoid and a quadrilateral 

parallelogram and a square

trapezoid and a square 

parallelogram and a rhombus

Correct answer:

trapezoid and a quadrilateral 

Explanation:

This shape is a trapezoid because a trapezoid only has one set of parallel sides, which in this case is the top and the base lines. 

This shape is also a quadrilateral because it has \(\displaystyle 4\) sides, and a quadrilateral is any \(\displaystyle 4\)-sided figure. 

This shape is not a parallelogram because a parallelogram has two sets of parallel sides, and this shape only has one. 

This shape is not a rhombus because a rhombus has to have \(\displaystyle 4\) equal sides, or opposite equal acute angles, and this shape does not have \(\displaystyle 4\) equal sides, nor are the opposite angles equal or acute. The two top angles are obtuse angles. 

Example Question #4 : Understand Shape Categories: Ccss.Math.Content.3.G.A.1

Can a triangle be called a quadrilateral? 

Possible Answers:

Yes

No

Correct answer:

No

Explanation:

A triangle cannot be called a quadrilateral because a quadrilateral is a \(\displaystyle 4\)-sided figure, and a triangle only has \(\displaystyle 3\) sides. 

Example Question #2 : Reason With Shapes And Their Attributes

Can a square be called a quadrilateral? 

Possible Answers:

Yes

No

Correct answer:

Yes

Explanation:

A square can be called a quadrilateral because quadrilaterals are any \(\displaystyle 4\)-sided shape, and a square has \(\displaystyle 4\) sides. 

Example Question #3 : Reason With Shapes And Their Attributes

Can a square be called a rectangle? 

Possible Answers:

Yes

No

Correct answer:

Yes

Explanation:

A square can be called a rectangle because it has two sets of equal sides and a square has all \(\displaystyle 90^\circ\) angles. 

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