Constructing Angles with Compass and Ruler

Constructing Angles with Compass and Ruler

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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This video tutorial demonstrates how to construct angles of 30, 45, 60, and 90 degrees using a compass and a ruler. It begins with constructing a 60-degree angle, which is straightforward, and then shows how to bisect it to create a 30-degree angle. For a 45-degree angle, the video explains the process of constructing a 90-degree angle first, using a perpendicular bisector, and then bisecting it. The tutorial emphasizes the simplicity of these constructions and encourages viewers to practice bisecting angles. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to like, subscribe, and explore additional resources.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tools are necessary for constructing angles as discussed in the video?

Compass and ruler

Protractor and ruler

Set square and compass

Protractor and compass

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in constructing a 60-degree angle?

Draw a perpendicular bisector

Draw a straight line

Draw a circle

Draw a 90-degree angle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you find the point for the 60-degree angle using a compass?

By drawing a circle

By drawing a straight line

By drawing a perpendicular line

By drawing two intersecting arcs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To construct a 30-degree angle, what must you do after creating a 60-degree angle?

Draw a perpendicular bisector

Draw a 90-degree angle

Draw a straight line

Bisect the 60-degree angle

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of bisecting an angle?

To double the angle

To halve the angle

To create a perpendicular line

To create a parallel line

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the simplest method mentioned for constructing a 90-degree angle?

Using a set square

Adding a 30-degree angle to a 60-degree angle

Using a perpendicular bisector

Using a protractor

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you construct a 45-degree angle?

By bisecting a 90-degree angle

By bisecting a 60-degree angle

By adding a 30-degree angle to a 15-degree angle

By using a protractor

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