Protractors & Angles

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What is a protractor?

Back

A protractor is a tool used to measure angles in degrees.

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CCSS.4.MD.C.6

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What is an angle?

Back

An angle is formed by two rays that share a common endpoint, called the vertex.

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What are the types of angles?

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The types of angles are acute (less than 90°), right (exactly 90°), obtuse (more than 90° but less than 180°), and straight (exactly 180°).

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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How do you measure an angle with a protractor?

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To measure an angle, align the protractor's center point with the vertex of the angle and read the degree measurement where one ray crosses the protractor's scale.

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CCSS.4.MD.C.6

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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 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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What is the measure of a right angle?

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A right angle measures exactly 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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If an angle measures 132°, what type of angle is it?

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It is an obtuse angle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the sum of angles in a triangle?

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The sum of angles in a triangle is always 180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5