Mathematics Knowledge

Yesterday I presented a question on shapes.

What is another name for a hendecagon?

  1. nonagon
  2. decagon
  3. undecagon
  4. dodecagon

 

Knowing the names of all the shapes is something I remind my ASVAB students to learn for the ASVAB.  Mathematics Knowledge is the section of the test that involves learning formulas for geometry.  I remind my students of the importance of knowing how to find perimeter, circumference, area, surface area, and volume.  Knowing the formulas makes a big difference in the score on the Mathematics Knowledge section of the test.  In addition to knowing the formulas, I remind my students to know the names of all the shapes.  I included the names of all these shapes in my book, The ASVAB Tutor’s Mathematics Knowledge Study Guide.  A hendecagon is an 11-sided shape.  The word hendecagon is from the Greek.  The Latin equivalent is undecagon.  An undecagon is another name for a hendecagon.  Did you know that hendecagon and undecagon are two names for an 11-sided shape?