Each Angle: Challenge & Extension

Mathematics
GCSE Higher
11 questions
~22 mins
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A worksheet exploring the concept of Each Angle in polygons, including calculations, reasoning, real-world applications, and extension challenges for GCSE Higher students.

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Each Angle: Challenge & Extension

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Grade GCSE Higher
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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working clearly in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate the measure of each exterior angle of a regular octagon.
[2 marks]
2.
A regular polygon has an exterior angle of 20°. How many sides does it have?
[2 marks]
3.
Calculate the sum of all exterior angles in any polygon.
[2 marks]
4.
A regular decagon has an exterior angle of x°. Find x.
[2 marks]
5.
Construct a triangle with sides of lengths 5cm, 7cm, and 9cm. Calculate the exterior angle at the vertex opposite the 5cm side.
[3 marks]
6.
In a regular polygon, each exterior angle measures 24°. How many sides does the polygon have?
[2 marks]
7.
Word Problem: A cyclist completes a 120° turn at the intersection of two roads. Is this turn a exterior angle of a regular polygon? Explain your reasoning.
[3 marks]
8.
Identify and correct the mistake: A student states that the sum of exterior angles in any polygon is equal to the sum of interior angles.
[3 marks]
9.
A regular hendecagon (11-sided polygon) has an exterior angle of x°. Calculate x.
[2 marks]
10.
Challenge: Determine the number of sides of a polygon if each exterior angle measures 15°.
[2 marks]
11.
Error Analysis: A student calculates an exterior angle of 30° for a hexagon and concludes it is regular. Identify the mistake and correct it.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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