Max Maths, Year 5, Learn together, Angles review (1)

In a Year 5 mathematics lesson, students revisit the fundamental concept of angles. An angle is explained as the amount of turn made by a rotating line, a concept which is crucial in understanding shapes and geometry. To illustrate this, the lesson uses the example of two ice-cream sticks forming an angle, which can be represented and named in various ways. When using three letters to name an angle, it's important to note that the middle letter represents the vertex, the point where the two lines meet.

For instance, if the angle is formed by points A, B, and C, with B being the vertex, the angle can be referred to as 'Angle ABC' or 'Angle CBA'. Additionally, the angle can also be named using a lowercase letter placed near the vertex, such as 'Angle r'. This method of naming angles is a fundamental skill that students need to learn, as it helps in identifying and referring to specific angles within different shapes and diagrams in their mathematical studies.