Year 3 - Maths
Know that a right angle describes a quarter turn
Right angles
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will rotate 2 lines around a fixed point to make different angles. They identify vertices and describe half, quarter and three-quarter turns in terms of right angles.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe turning through a right angle as making a quarter turn and can turn clockwise or anticlockwise.
Key Notes
- Two right angles make a half turn.
- Three right angles make a three-quarter turn.
- Four right angles make a full turn.
Vocabulary To Learn
- 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.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
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3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
Two right angles make a half turn. Three right angles make a three-quarter turn.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Quarter turn'
One right angle makes a quarter turn. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Systems have only one part. Correction: Systems usually contain several parts working together.
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