IGCSE Maths Specification

Edexcel A 4MA1

Section 4.2: Polygons

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#4.2A

recognise and give the names of polygons

To include parallelogram, rectangle, square, rhombus, trapezium, kite, pentagon, hexagon and octagon

#4.2B

understand and use the term ‘quadrilateral’ and the angle sum property of quadrilaterals

The four angles of a quadrilateral are \(90°\), \((x + 15)°\), \((x +25)°\) and \((x + 35)°\). Find the value of \(x\)

#4.2C

understand and use the properties of the parallelogram, rectangle, square, rhombus, trapezium and kite

#4.2D

understand the term ‘regular polygon’ and calculate interior and exterior angles of regular polygons

#4.2E

understand and use the angle sum of polygons

For a polygon with \(n\) sides, the sum of the interior angles is \((2n – 4)\) right angles

#4.2F

understand congruence as meaning the same shape and size

#4.2G

understand that two or more polygons with the same shape and size are said to be congruent to each other