Recognising Angles: Worked Example
22 October 2026
Recognising different types of angles is an important skill for 11+ maths. Children often see questions asking if a shape has a right angle. The example below shows how to spot a right angle by looking for a square corner, just like the corner of a piece of paper.
Worked example
Look at this shape. Does it have a right angle?
Step 1: A right angle is a square corner. It looks like the corner of a piece of paper.
Step 2: Find the corner in the shape that looks like a square corner.
Step 3: Check if it could fit a small square in the corner. If yes, it is a right angle.
The correct answer is yes, this shape has a right angle.
Now your child can identify a right angle by looking for a square corner in any shape. This is a key step in recognising angles and angle facts, and it will help with similar questions in the 11+ exam. More practice questions like this are ready to help your child build confidence.
