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You learn how to read three-figure bearings and use angle facts in polygons. This helps you describe direction clearly and solve geometry questions on maps, shapes, and exam diagrams.
You should be comfortable with the points of the compass, basic angle types, and simple addition and subtraction of angles. It also helps to know the names of common polygons.
Not confident yet? Work through Mensuration of solids first.
One question from this skill's own question bank, shown with its full working.
A bearing due east is written as:
Working: Bearings are measured clockwise from north; due east is 090°.
This topic usually appears in SHS geometry work on directions and polygons, where learners build from basic angle facts to more advanced problem solving. It supports the kind of reasoning often tested in WASSCE mathematics questions.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
Other SHS Core: Geometry, Mensuration & Bearings skills in Maths, at the same point in the course.
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6 questions with a worked answer after every attempt, and a SmartScore that tracks how close you are to mastery.