Measuring Angles With a Protractor

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What is a protractor?

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

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CCSS.4.MD.C.6

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How do you measure an angle with a protractor?

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Place the midpoint of the protractor at the angle's vertex, align one side with the baseline, and read the degree measurement where the other side crosses the protractor.

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CCSS.4.MD.C.6

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What is an acute angle?

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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 a right angle?

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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 an obtuse angle?

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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?

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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 a full angle?

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A full angle is an angle that measures exactly 360 degrees.

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CCSS.4.MD.C.5B

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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If an angle measures 162°, how would you classify it?

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An angle measuring 162° is classified as an obtuse angle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the measure of a half turn?

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A half turn is 180 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 quarter turn?

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A quarter turn is 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.MD.C.5B

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1