Max Maths, Year 3, Try it, Recognising that a straight line is two right angles

In an engaging and hands-on activity from the Max Maths Year 3 curriculum, children are introduced to the concept that a straight line is equivalent to two right angles. The exercise begins with a simple paper square, which serves as a visual and tactile aid for the lesson. Students are instructed to mark the corners of the square to identify the right angles clearly. This visual cue helps them to understand the foundational geometric concept of right angles and their properties.

Next, the students are asked to rip the paper square in half, creating two separate pieces, each containing a right angle. By carefully positioning these two halves so that the right angles meet, the children can see for themselves how two right angles form a straight line. This hands-on approach not only reinforces the lesson in a memorable way but also provides a clear, visual representation of the mathematical principle that two right angles make a straight line, enhancing their understanding of geometry in a practical and interactive manner.