Understanding Angle Construction

Understanding Angle Construction

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video tutorial demonstrates how to construct and measure angles using a protractor. It begins with constructing a 10-degree angle, emphasizing the importance of correctly positioning the protractor and rays. The tutorial highlights potential errors in angle interpretation and stresses the need for careful verification. It then proceeds to construct a 155-degree obtuse angle, detailing the steps and correcting a common mistake. The tutorial aims to teach precise angle construction and measurement techniques.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool is introduced for constructing a 10-degree angle?

A ruler

An angle tool

A triangle

A compass

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where should the vertex of the angle be placed when using a protractor?

At the edge of the protractor

At the 90-degree mark

At the center of the protractor

At the 180-degree mark

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake when measuring angles with a protractor?

Placing the protractor upside down

Using the wrong scale

Measuring the outer angle instead of the inner angle

Not aligning the protractor with the paper

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of angle is a 155-degree angle?

Right

Straight

Acute

Obtuse

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if the angle measurement is incorrect?

Ignore it

Recheck the protractor alignment

Change the angle tool

Use a different protractor