Step 7 Objective

Identify alternate and corresponding angles; understand a proof that the sum of the angles of a triangle is 180° and of a quadrilateral is 360°.


What if pupils find this a barrier?

The Year 9 geometrical reasoning mini-pack has many innovative ideas to support pupils' understanding. Use the visualisation exercises to help pupils construct and mentally move images.

Use the build-ups to demonstrate geometrical proof.

Interacting with mathematics in Key Stage 3: Geometrical reasoning mini-pack - Acrobat pdf document (148Kb)

Year 10 Bridging Unit Project 4: Developing Geometrical Reasoning - Microsoft word document (232Kb)