- Tick: Square, Triangle, Rectangle, Parallelogram, Rhombus
- Cross: Circle, Pentagon
- What do all of the tessellating shapes have in common? They are polygons (shapes with straight sides) that can fit together without gaps or overlaps.
- Which shapes do not tessellate? Circle, Pentagon
- Why is this? Circles have curved edges and leave gaps when placed next to each other. Regular pentagons cannot fit together without gaps because their internal angles (108°) do not divide evenly into 360°.
- Draw and colour your own tessellating pattern. Can you use more than one shape? Yes, you can combine shapes like squares and triangles to create a tessellating pattern.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of tessellations worksheet.
