Understand Angles in Shapes

In this activity, we'll take a look at types of angles in shapes. 

 

A right angle is an angle that is equal to 90°.  

Here is a right angle.

 

 

We can see it's marked with a rectangle corner marker.

If you see an angle marked with a square or rectangle, it's a right angle.

 

An acute angle is an angle that is smaller than 90°.  

Here is an acute angle.

 

 

An obtuse angle is an angle that is larger than 90°.  

Here is an obtuse angle.

 

 

Let's look at an example question. 

 

Example

How many of the angles in the shape below are acute?

 

 

 

Answer

An acute angle is smaller than a right angle. 

Two of the triangles in this triangle are acute (smaller than a right angle). 

 

Now it's your turn to have a go at some questions.