How to explain angles: greater than, less than or equal to a right angle: Example question
1 November 2026
Children often need to compare angles to a right angle when learning about shapes and geometry. Understanding whether an angle is greater than, less than or equal to a right angle helps build strong maths foundations.
Example question
Is the angle 70° less than, greater than, or equal to a right angle?
Step 1: A right angle is exactly 90°.
Step 2: Compare 70° to 90°.
Step 3: 70° is less than 90°.
The answer is: The angle 70° is less than a right angle.
After working through this example, your child will be able to spot if an angle is smaller, larger or exactly the same as a right angle. This skill is useful for many 11+ questions, and there are more practice problems ready to help your child get confident.
