3 Different Angle Relationships Ideas for the Middle School Math Classroom
Using angle relationships to find the measure of angles doesn’t have to only be taught using worksheets. These three ideas for teaching angle relationships in the middle school classroom, including some free angle relationships resources, will make these concepts fun and engaging for your students. From angle relationships task cards to interactive white board activities, this post has you covered when it comes to these geometry concepts!
(1) Angle relationships task cards
These Angle Relationships task cards have been weirdly engaging with my students. They LOVE trying to figure out the missing angles and enjoy the different difficulty level of the problems, which is noted by the number of stars in the corner. When you sign up for my weekly math emails, you can get a free sample of these task cards. Otherwise, you can find all 96 task cards in the Angle Relationships Task Cards Bundle.
(2) ANGLE RELATIONSHIPS WHITE BOARD or TABLE IDEA
If you have a white board table, this angle relationships activity is one of the most engaging activities I have ever done in my years teaching 6th-8th grade math! If not, you could also try this on a smaller scale using a regular white board or a white board at the front of the classroom. Simply add criss-crossed tape at different angles on the white board. Measure a few angles to get them started, then have students see how many angles they can figure out using their understanding of complementary angles, supplementary angles, and other angle relationships. This blog post includes some details and other fun ideas for teaching geometry in middle school.
(3) CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK PROBLEMS
Introducing a Challenge of the Week routine, similar to the one outlined in this Challenge of the Week post, is a great spot for angle relationships problems (and make sure you don’t miss the free 6th-8th grade problems within that post!). I have found these types of angle problems, where students are finding missing angles without using a protractor, are among the more engaging types of challenges and are relatively easy to create.
Looking for a complete set of math games, task cards, scavenger hunts, and other activities for your grade level? These math mega bundles includes all of the supplemental engaging resources you would need for each grade level, from 5th through 8th grade math. This blog post details the different resources included.