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Know that a right angle describes a quarter turn
I can describe turning through a right angle as making a quarter turn and can turn clockwise or anticlockwise.
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- Year 3
Know that a right angle describes a quarter turn
I can describe turning through a right angle as making a quarter turn and can turn clockwise or anticlockwise.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Two right angles make a half turn.
- Three right angles make a three-quarter turn.
- Four right angles make a full turn.
Keywords
Quarter turn - One right angle makes a quarter turn.
Half turn - Two right angles make a half turn.
Three-quarter turn - Three right angles make a three-quarter turn.
Full turn - Four right angles make a full turn.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these sentences describe a right angle?
Which of these sentences describe a right angle?
A right angle is found in every shape
Q2.How many right angles does this shape have?
How many right angles does this shape have?
0
2
3
Q3.True or false. The hands on this clock show a right angle.
True or false. The hands on this clock show a right angle.
False
Q4.The right angle shows the turn between which numbers on the clock?
The right angle shows the turn between which numbers on the clock?
11 and 2
11 and 1
10 and 2
Q5.Which of the images is not showing a right angle?
Which of the images is not showing a right angle?
a
c
d
Q6.Which of the capital letters have at least one right angle?
Which of the capital letters have at least one right angle?
A
W
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the number of right angles to the number of turns.
Match the number of right angles to the number of turns.
Q2.Match the arrow with the size of turn.
Match the arrow with the size of turn.
Q3.Two quarter turns is the same as a turn.
Two quarter turns is the same as a turn.
Q4.The hand on this clock makes a quarter turn anticlockwise. Which number does it point to?
The hand on this clock makes a quarter turn anticlockwise. Which number does it point to?
Q5.The hand on this clock makes a quarter turn clockwise. It will point to number .
The hand on this clock makes a quarter turn clockwise. It will point to number .
12
9
Q6.True or false. When you make a half turn, the direction doesn't matter.
True or false. When you make a half turn, the direction doesn't matter.
False
