In this activity students have to solve angle problems and specify each angle fact that they used in a grid.
They then compare their methods to those used by their partner – the idea is to generate class discussion about alternative methods.
KS3 Maths Curriculum Area
Geometry and measures Understand and use the relationship between parallel lines and alternate and corresponding angles
Jo Morgan is a maths teacher, blogger, resource sharer and mum. She’s also on the TES Maths Panel and the AQA Expert Panel, and is an FMSP Associate and SCITT Maths Lead. You can find her at resourceaholic.com or on Twitter at @mathsjem.
DOWNLOAD A FREE RESOURCE!
Angles in Parallel Lines – Comparing Methods for KS3 Maths
Similar resources
- Trigonometry in right-angled triangles – KS3 maths lesson plan
- Maths and science – How to embed maths in KS4 science
- Equivalent fractions – Card sort activity for KS2 / KS3 maths
- Sketching quadratic graphs – KS3 maths worksheet with answers
- Christmas maths quiz – GCSE festive relay questions (+answers)
