Use knowledge of shape properties to draw shapes accurately using rulers and protractors
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use my knowledge of shape properties to draw shapes accurately using rulers and protractors.
Key learning points
- A protractor is used to draw and measure angles accurately.
- Read the scale from zero on a protractor to draw and measure angles accurately.
- Read the scale from zero on a ruler to draw and measure accurately.
Keywords
Protractor - A protractor is an instrument used in measuring or drawing angles.
Common misconception
Pupils can find protractors tricky, sometimes drawing the wrong angle because the outer scale has been used rather than the inner-scale, or vice-versa.
Emphasise estimation through knowledge of angle types. Model discussion of whether an angle is acute or obtuse and use this knowledge to identify which value on which scale is the measurement.
Teacher tip
Consider how confident pupils are in using a protractor independently. Independent tasks could be scaffolded further by adapting angles to measure in multiples of 5 or 10
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select all of the statements that are true of polygons.
Q2.What is this?
Q3.Match the letter to the correct protractor part.
outer scale
inner scale
centre
base line
Q4.Match the number of sides to the shape name.
scalene triangle
rhombus
pentagon
hexagon
heptagon
Q5.Match the quadrilateral to the correct name.
kite
trapezium
rhombus
square
Q6.Match the triangle to the correct name.
isosceles
equilateral
right-angled scalene
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these triangles is possible?
Q2.Which of these descriptions could be describing the interior angles of a triangle?
Q3.Alex is plotting a triangle. Which angle has he started to mark out?
Q4.Which of these descriptions could be describing the interior angles of a quadrilateral?
Q5.The acute angle in this image is °.
Q6.What is the size of angle a? °
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