School level

Cuboid Challenge

Added: 27 Mar 2020 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Lesson Plan

This problem is a great example of a "low threshold high ceiling" task that can be approached in different ways. As well as having an opportunity to practise visualising, 2D representations of 3D shapes, and volume calculations, students can be introduced to the idea of finding an optimal solution

How it maps to the curriculum

5-6
Mathematics

Strand: Measures

Strand unit: Capacity

Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:

  • find the volume of a cuboid experimentally
  • select and use appropriate instruments of measurement

Meta information

  • Asset type: Online Resource
  • Language: English
  • Rights: All rights reserved
  • Cost: No
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