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1001 Math Problems
Nets
This collection contains resources from the website 1001mathproblems.com by Sian Zelbo. The nets of 3D shapes are presented in a variety of challenges. All of the problems require 3D spatial reasoning. The where appropriate, materials are provided in a way that students can cut out the nets to test their answers. The materials are ideal for use with Key Stage 3 students.
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Box problem
This puzzle is idea for use when teaching nets. Six nets are presented and the challenge is to decide which can be folded into a cuboid. The nets are provided in a format that allows for cutting out to test answers. This resource is suitable for Key Stage 3.
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Decorated cube problem
The net for a cube is shown. The each face of the cube has a different design. Four pictures of the cube are shown but one of the faces has been left blank. The challenge is to find out which design should be drawn on the blank face. This resource would be useful as an extension when teaching nets of cubes.
...Stacked dice problem
A picture is shown of three dice stacked on top of each other. The sum of the numbers showing is found. The challenge is to find the greatest total that can be displayed using three dice. As an extension, the challenge is posed as to 20 dice. This would be an ideal resource to use when working on 3D shapes using 2D...
Coloured blocks problem
A picture is shown of some 3D shapes. The shapes are to be painted subject to the constraint that adjacent faces must be painted different colours. The challenge is to find the minimum number of colours needed for each shape. This resource is suitable for Key Stage 3 and could be used as an extension when teaching...
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| Subject(s) | Mathematics |
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| Age | 11-14 |
| Published | 2010 to 2019 |
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| Direct URL | https://www.stem.org.uk/cxew72 |
