Shapes homework and yes I am thick

[peasinapod]

Dont want to look a total idiot when I see DS teacher at pick up . Year 2 . I have asked her to explain home work as I would rather look silly than try and help him and get it wrong . the homework stems from a square not being a square any more . it still is IYSWIM but now its a different type of rectangle . (BORING ) So my question is can some one tell me the basic shapes and the rules as a square is four equal sides an oblong is ???? a rectangle is ????? do you see what I mean . I am not that thick really I just want to get it strait in my head . Thanks from one thick mum .

rectangle and oblong are the same(...I think) - rule is two long sides same length, and two shorter sides same length.

Thank you I need all the other shape as well . How are you on shapes LOL tell me more .

erm I think that any shape that has 4 straight sides and 4 right angles is a rectangle. A square is a rectangle where all 4 sides are the same length. An oblong is a rectangle that is not a square eg 2 sides are long and 2 shorter.

I want a teacher as my Best friend then I wouldnt feel so thick . LOL

All 3 have right angles and parallel lines. Only difference is the length of the lines. When the angle differet from 90 degrees you get Trapiziums (sp?) Diamonds, Stanting parallelagrams etc!

so when is a circle not a circle then [stiring the confusion]

I bloody hope so LOL