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Parallelogram vs. Rectangle: What's the difference for Grade 3?

Hey there! ๐Ÿ‘‹ Ever get rectangles and parallelograms mixed up? ๐Ÿค” Don't worry, you're not alone! Let's break down the difference so you can ace your math class! ๐Ÿ’ฏ
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gina146 Dec 30, 2025

๐Ÿ“ What is a Parallelogram?

A parallelogram is a four-sided shape (a quadrilateral) where both pairs of opposite sides are parallel and equal in length. Think of it like a pushed-over rectangle! ๐Ÿค“

  • โžก๏ธ Opposite sides are parallel (they never meet, like train tracks).
  • ๐Ÿ“ Opposite sides are equal in length.
  • โฌ†๏ธ Opposite angles are equal.

๐Ÿ“ What is a Rectangle?

A rectangle is also a four-sided shape (a quadrilateral) where opposite sides are parallel and equal, and all four angles are right angles (90 degrees). ๐Ÿ“

  • โžก๏ธ Opposite sides are parallel.
  • ๐Ÿ“ Opposite sides are equal in length.
  • ๐Ÿ“ All four angles are right angles (90ยฐ).

๐Ÿ“Š Parallelogram vs. Rectangle: The Comparison

Feature Parallelogram Rectangle
Opposite Sides Parallel โœ… Yes โœ… Yes
Opposite Sides Equal โœ… Yes โœ… Yes
All Angles Right Angles (90ยฐ) โŒ Not always โœ… Yes
Diagonals Equal โŒ Not always โœ… Yes

๐Ÿ”‘ Key Takeaways

  • โœ”๏ธ All rectangles are parallelograms, but not all parallelograms are rectangles. A rectangle is a special type of parallelogram!
  • ๐Ÿ’ก The biggest difference is the angles: rectangles must have four right angles.
  • โœ๏ธ If a parallelogram has even ONE right angle, then it's automatically a rectangle!

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