Measuring Angles

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What is an angle?

Back

An angle is formed by two rays (sides) that share a common endpoint (vertex).

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What is the vertex of an angle?

Back

The vertex is the point where the two rays of an angle meet.

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What are the different types of angles based on their measures?

Back

Angles can be classified as acute (less than 90 degrees), right (exactly 90 degrees), obtuse (greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees), and straight (exactly 180 degrees).

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What is an acute angle?

Back

An acute angle is an angle that measures less than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is an obtuse angle?

Back

An obtuse angle is an angle that measures more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is a right angle?

Back

A right angle is an angle that measures exactly 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is a straight angle?

Back

A straight angle is an angle that measures exactly 180 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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How do you measure an angle?

Back

An angle is measured in degrees using a protractor.

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CCSS.4.MD.C.6

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What is the measure of a full rotation?

Back

A full rotation measures 360 degrees.

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CCSS.4.MD.C.5B

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is the measure of a half rotation?

Back

A half rotation measures 180 degrees.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

CCSS.4.MD.C.5B