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Degree

Upper Key Stage 2

Meaning

Degrees are the units for measuring an angle.

About Degrees

Degrees are shortened to ° which is a small circle drawn at the top right of a number.
It takes 360° to make one complete turn.
There are 90° in a right angle.
Two angles of 90° make a half turn.

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Degrees are the units for measuring an angle.

About Degrees

Degrees are shortened to ° which is a small circle drawn at the top right of a number.
It takes 360° to make one complete turn.
There are 90° in a right angle.
Two angles of 90° make a half turn.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Degrees are the units for measuring an angle.

About Degrees

Degrees are shortened to ° which is a small circle drawn at the top right of a number.
It takes 360° to make one complete turn.
There are 90° in a right angle.
Two angles of 90° make a half turn.