Year 5 Angles and Properties of Shapes: Worked Examples
See free Year 5 angles and properties of shapes worked examples with clear strategies and answers, aligned to the England primary curriculum.
Model the thinking
Four worked examples
Try each question first, then compare the strategy and answer. The aim is to understand the method, not just copy the final result.
1
Straight line
Angles on a straight line total __.
How to think about it: Underline the unit or property being tested before calculating. Draw or label the shape/measure if useful, then check that the final answer includes the correct unit or geometric fact.
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Answer: 180°
2
Full turn
Angles around a point total __.
How to think about it: Underline the unit or property being tested before calculating. Draw or label the shape/measure if useful, then check that the final answer includes the correct unit or geometric fact.
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Answer: 360°
3
Triangle
Triangle angles 48° and 67°. Third angle?
How to think about it: Underline the unit or property being tested before calculating. Draw or label the shape/measure if useful, then check that the final answer includes the correct unit or geometric fact.
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Answer: 65°
4
Type
Classify 135°: acute / right / obtuse / reflex.
How to think about it: Underline the unit or property being tested before calculating. Draw or label the shape/measure if useful, then check that the final answer includes the correct unit or geometric fact.
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Answer: obtuse
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Turn the explanation into practice
Use the printable for independent work, or return to the topic overview to choose another way to practise.