5th Grade · Geometry

Attribute

5.G.B.3

Definition

A property or feature of a shape used to describe and classify it.

Examples

  • Number of sides, number of angles, and having parallel sides are all attributes.
  • Right angles and equal side lengths are attributes of a square.

Key rule

Attributes are the features shapes share that let you sort them into groups.

Memory hook

A feature you can point to and describe.