Decomposing Shapes Worksheet

Grade 3 Math worksheet focusing on decomposing shapes into smaller, recognized shapes.

Grade 3 Math GeometryDecomposing Shapes

Use This Worksheet

Includes

2 Short AnswerFill in the BlanksMultiple ChoiceTrue / False

Standards

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.G.A.2

Topics

mathgeometrydecomposing shapesgrade 3

7 sections · Free to use · Printable

← More Math worksheets for Grade 3

Decomposing Shapes

Name:

Date:

Score:

Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to decompose the shapes. Remember, decomposing a shape means breaking it down into smaller, simpler shapes.

1. Look at the shape below. Draw lines to decompose it into two rectangles. Then, identify the two rectangles you created.

Rectangle 1:

Rectangle 2:

2. A large square can be decomposed into two or four squares.

3. When you decompose a shape, you break it into parts.

4. Which of these shapes cannot be easily decomposed into two triangles?

5. You can decompose any polygon into triangles.

True

False

6. Draw a large rectangle. Then, draw lines to decompose it into three smaller rectangles. Label each smaller rectangle.