Measuring and drawing angles (AQA GCSE Maths): Flashcards

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Measuring and drawing angles
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Protractor definition

A protractor is an instrument to measure and draw angles

Unit for measuring angles

Degrees (°°)

Standard protractor range

0° to 180°180°

Where to place protractor centre point

On the vertex of the angle

What to align with protractor zero line

One line that forms the angle

Which protractor scale to use

Scale starting with 0° on aligned line

Reflex angle definition

Angle greater than 180°180°

Formula for reflex angle

360°smaller angle360° - \text{smaller angle}

Best practice before measuring angle

Estimate the size first

When to measure angles in exam

Only when diagram stated as accurate

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