Max Maths, Year 3, Work Book, Making cubes from nets

In the Max Maths Year 3 Workbook, young learners are given an engaging task to explore the concept of three-dimensional shapes by focusing on cubes. Practice 3, entitled "Making cubes from nets", invites children to delve into the world of geometry by constructing their own cube. This hands-on activity not only solidifies their understanding of the cube's structure but also enhances their spatial awareness and fine motor skills. The task requires students to be creative and thoughtful as they manipulate two-dimensional shapes to form a three-dimensional object.

The workbook further challenges students by presenting them with several nets—flat arrangements of squares that could potentially fold up into cubes. The task is to identify which of these nets can be transformed into a cube when folded. Learners are encouraged to use their analytical skills to colour all the nets that can correctly form a cube. This exercise includes multiple examples, labelled from (a) to (f), each offering a unique configuration of squares. By engaging with this activity, students learn to distinguish between nets that can form a cube and those that cannot, reinforcing their understanding of the properties of geometric solids in a practical and interactive way.