Cogito
Pre-K Math · Chapter 3 · Lesson 2
Triangles
Three sides, three corners.
10 problems · about 6 minutes · PK.G.1
Figure — use these to answer the problems
Triangle
Straight sides
3
Corners
3
Warm-Up Review
From earlier lessons. Loosen up before the new work.
5 problemsFrom “Circles and Squares”
How many corners does a square have?
AnswerFrom “Counting a Jumble”
How many? ●●●●●●●●
AnswerFrom “Zero Means None”
Nothing on the table. How many?
AnswerFrom “One More”
One more than 7?
AnswerFrom “Nine and Ten”
How many fingers on two hands?
Answer
Warm Up
Straightforward practice. Get the method working first.
2 problemsHow many corners does a triangle have?
AnswerHow many sides does a triangle have?
Answer
Build It Up
The same ideas with more to keep track of.
1 problemHow many corners does a triangle have?
Answer
Stretch Yourself
Mixed problems. Work out what kind of question it is before you start.
2 problemsWhich has more sides, a triangle or a square?
- A square.
- A triangle.
The Roof
A shape has three sides. What is it?
- A triangle.
- A square.