Types of Angles
Submitted: 25 Jul '25
An angle is a measure of the difference in the direction of two lines. They can be seen all around us, and understanding them can help us do many different t...
angles
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Pi
Submitted: 25 Jul '25
Pi (\(\pi\)) is an irrational number that is very important in maths, especially in the maths of circles.
circles
angles
Angles in Shapes
Submitted: 25 Jul '25
In shapes, we can see lots of different angles. How can we compare these angles? Here we will think about interior angles in polygons. Polygons are 2D shapes...
angles
Concentric Circles
Submitted: 17 Jul '25
Concentric circles are all around us, in things we make, like tin cans and in nature, inside trees. They are a type of parallel curve, you can learn more abo...
circles
concentric circles
Circles
Submitted: 17 Jul '25
Circles are a shape that is of particular interest to nursery school children, recurring in many discussions. The roundness of circles makes them ideal for u...
circles
Gravity
Submitted: 16 Jul '25
“Why do things fall?” is a common question we all have when growing up. The short answer, gravity. Gravity is the force that acts on an object, pulling it to...
gravity