Angles in a Triangle
Investigating and proving the sum of angles in any triangle.
Key Questions
- Prove that the angles in any triangle always sum to 180 degrees.
- Differentiate between different types of triangles based on their angles.
- Predict the third angle of a triangle given two angles.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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