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Math Example--Polygons--Triangle Classification: Example 17

Math Example--Polygons--Triangle Classification: Example 17

A right triangle with angles of 90°, 60°, and 30°.

Topic

Triangles

Description

This example shows a triangle with angles measuring 90°, 60°, and 30°. Since one angle is exactly 90°, the triangle is classified as a right triangle.

Triangle classification often considers angle measures, with right triangles defined by having one 90° angle. Observing multiple examples allows students to consistently apply this classification rule.

Reviewing various worked-out examples helps students solidify their understanding of identifying triangle types based on angle measurements.

Teacher's Script: "Here, one angle is 90°, so we classify this as a right triangle. Recognizing the presence of a right angle lets us apply the correct classification."

For a complete collection of math examples related to Triangles, click on this link: Math Examples: Triangle Classification Collection.

Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.G.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.G.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.G.B.3
Grade Range 4 - 7
Curriculum Nodes Geometry
    • Triangles
        • Definition of a Triangle
Copyright Year 2013
Keywords triangles, classification