4.7C Measure Angles on 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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Align the baseline of the protractor with one side of the angle, then read the degree measurement where the other side intersects the protractor.

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CCSS.4.MD.C.6

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What is the range of degrees on a protractor?

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A protractor typically measures angles from 0 degrees to 180 degrees.

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CCSS.4.MD.C.6

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What does it mean to measure an angle to the nearest degree?

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It means rounding the angle measurement to the closest whole number.

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CCSS.4.MD.C.6

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If an angle measures 82.3 degrees, what is it when rounded to the nearest degree?

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82 degrees.

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CCSS.HSF.TF.A.1

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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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How can you tell if an angle is acute, right, obtuse, or straight?

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By measuring the angle with a protractor and comparing it to the definitions of each type.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1