Classifying Triangles by Angles

This video tutorial covers a high school geometry lesson on classifying triangles by their angles. It begins with an introduction to polygons and triangles, explaining how to name triangles using their vertices. The lesson includes activities to identify right, acute, and obtuse angles using colored pencils. It further explores classifying triangles based on their angles and uses Venn diagrams to visually represent these classifications. The tutorial emphasizes that a triangle can only be classified as acute, right, or obtuse, and cannot have more than one obtuse angle.

What is the primary purpose of using colored pencils in this geometry lesson?

• To color code the triangles based on angle types

• To draw triangles more accurately

• To keep the pencils from rolling off the desk

• To make the lesson visually appealing

What geometric shape is described as having three sides and three angles?

• Rectangle

• Square

• Circle

• Triangle

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

How can triangles be named?

• By the number of sides

• By the length of their sides

• By the vertices of their angles

• By the color of their lines

What color is used to mark triangles with right angles during the coloring activity?

• Green

• Blue

• Orange

• Red

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

Can a triangle have more than one obtuse angle?

• No, it is geometrically impossible

• No, unless it is a right triangle

• Yes, but only in non-Euclidean geometry

• Yes, if it is a special triangle

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

What type of triangle has all angles less than 90 degrees?

• Acute triangle

• Obtuse triangle

• Equilateral triangle

• Right triangle

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

What is the correct name for a triangle with one right angle?

• Acute triangle

• Obtuse triangle

• Isosceles triangle

• Right triangle

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

What is the name of a triangle that has one obtuse angle?

• Scalene triangle

• Obtuse triangle

• Acute triangle

• Right triangle

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

Why do the circles in the Venn diagram not overlap?

• Because the triangles are from different lessons

• Because the diagram was drawn incorrectly

• Because the triangles are of different sizes

• Because each triangle can only belong to one category based on its angles

Which triangles are listed in the acute section of the Venn diagram?

• Triangles with obtuse angles

• Triangles with equal sides

• Triangles with right angles

• Triangles with angles less than 90 degrees

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CCSS.4.G.A.2