Max Maths, Year 6, Practice, Review of 3D shapes (1)

In the Max Maths curriculum for Year 6, there is an engaging practice section that reviews 3D shapes, encouraging students to explore the fascinating world of geometry. Specifically, in the workbook on pages 120 to 123, pupils are invited to participate in a hands-on activity titled 'Let’s Try It', where they are tasked with tracing and drawing the nets of various three-dimensional shapes. This exercise helps them to understand how a 2D shape can fold to form a 3D object, reinforcing their spatial awareness and their ability to visualise geometric transformations.

Moving on to the 'Let’s Practise' section, the activity becomes more challenging as students are asked to draw not one, but two different nets for each of the specified 3D shapes. These shapes include a triangular prism, a pyramid, and a cube. This task is designed to deepen their understanding of the properties of 3D shapes and to appreciate that multiple nets can result in the same three-dimensional figure when assembled. Through this creative and investigative approach, pupils enhance their problem-solving skills and their grasp of geometric concepts.