Curated OER
Triangle's Interior Angles
Given a pair of parallel lines and a triangle in between, geometers prove that the sum of the interior angles is 180 degrees. This quick quest can be used as a pop quiz or exit ticket for your geometry class.
Illustrative Mathematics
Sum of Angles in a Polygon
How can learners use algebra to solve a geometry problem? Help learners create an equation that shows the relationship between the number of sides of a polygon and the sum of the interior angles. Students are asked to divide the...
Curated OER
Tile Patterns II: Hexagons
After learning that the sum of interior angles for triangles is 108 degrees, take it further to show that the sum of angles in any polygon is the same! Using hexagons, pupils practice finding the measure of the six congruent angles. Make...
Curated OER
Tile Patterns I: Octagons and Squares
This can be used as a critical thinking exercise in congruence or as a teaching tool when first introducing the concept. Four octagons are arranged in such a way that a square is formed in the middle. With this information, geometry...
Illustrative Mathematics
Find the Missing Angle
This one activity requires young geometers to pull together information they are currently learning with things they have learned previously. Here they rely on understanding something about parallel lines, alternative interior angles,...
Curated OER
Why Does ASA Work?
Your geometry learners explore Angle-Side-Angle congruence in this collaborative task. The sum of the interior angles of all triangles being one hundred eighty degrees, is the key learners will discover as they explain their reasoning...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Sum of Interior Angles in a Triangle With Cabri Jr.
Students will discover the sum of the interior angles in a triangle using the Cabri Jr. Application.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Sum of Remote Interior Angles Equals Exterior Angle
Draw a triangle with exterior angle. Measure the exterior angle and each remote interior angle. Use the Alpha hand to check that the sum of the remote interior angles is always equal to the exterior angle.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Interior Angles of Polygons
Learn what an interior angle of a polygon is and how you can calculate their value in triangles, quadrilaterals, and pentagons. Includes a chart that overviews the "general rule" for determining the sum of internal angles in any polygon...
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Angles Within a Triangle
This multimedia Learn Alberta math resource looks at angles of a triangle in the context of building bikes and choosing bike sizes. The accompanying interactive component lets students explore build different sized triangles while...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Exterior and Interior Angle Theorem
In this activity, students investigate the relationship between the exterior angle of a triangle and its remote interior angles. They study the Triangle Sum Theorem and the Exterior Angle Theorem.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Extension: Parallel Lines and the Sum of the Angles
Students construct a line parallel to the base of a triangle and measure the angles formed. They use the construction to prove that the sum of the measures of the interior angles of a triangle is 180 degrees.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Measuring Polygons an Introduction to Cabri Jr.
This activity is designed as an introduction to using the Carbri Jr. application on the TI-83+/84+ calculators. Students are guided through the menu system and are shown how to draw triangles, quadrilaterals and and a pentagon. Perimeter...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Properties of the Centers of a Triangle
Students investigate the sum of the measures of the interior angles of a triangle. This activity explores interior angles, and their relationship with the exterior angles of a triangle [Requires Adobe Reader.]
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Measuring Angles in a Triangle
In this activity, students learn about the sum of the angles in a triangle. They understand triangles and their interior angles.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Angles of a Triangle
In this activity, students investigate the sum of the measures of the interior angles of a triangle. They will explore interior angles, and their relationship with the exterior angles of a triangle.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Angle Sum Theorem
Find a quick, concise explanation of the Angle Sum Theorem. A step by step explanation of the proof is included to help you understand the theorem.