Mathematics / Year 5 / Measurement and Geometry / Geometric reasoning

Curriculum content descriptions

Estimate, measure and compare angles using degrees. Construct angles using a protractor (ACMMG112)

Elaborations
  • measuring and constructing angles using both 180° and 360° protractors
  • recognising that angles have arms and a vertex, and that size is the amount of turn required for one arm to coincide with the other
General capabilities
  • Numeracy Numeracy
ScOT terms

Angles,  Degrees (Angles),  Accuracy and precision

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Skateboard skills

Students identify the components and properties of angles.

Text

The Geometry and Algebra of Honeycomb - Calculate

This integrated unit of work explores the amazing structures of honeycomb by examining the properties of regular and irregular polygons and polyhedra. Students then move on to solve problems using geometric and algebraic reasoning.

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Measurement: Foundation to Year 9

This comprehensive resource describes the progression of measurement ideas. The resource demonstrates examples of relevant teaching strategies, investigations, activity plans and connected concepts in measurement including teaching and cultural implications.