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Angles KS3

In this feature we invite you to explore polygons and their angles. There are some interesting results to discover and prove, so get your ruler, pencil, protractor and compass at the ready!
An Equilateral Triangular Problem
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An Equilateral Triangular Problem

Age
11 to 14
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Take an equilateral triangle and cut it into smaller pieces. What can you do with them?

Polygon Pictures
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Polygon Pictures

Age
11 to 14
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Can you work out how these polygon pictures were drawn, and use that to figure out their angles?

Star Polygons
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Star Polygons

Age
11 to 14
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Draw some stars and measure the angles at their points. Can you find and prove a result about their sum?

Angles in Three Squares
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Angles in Three Squares

Age
14 to 16
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Drawing the right diagram can help you to prove a result about the angles in a line of squares.