Cross-sections

Cross-sections

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This task is about drawing cross-sections of 3-D shapes.

Draw what the cross-section of each container would look like if it was cut along the dotted line.

 

 

Where the container is cut

The cross-section

a)

 

b)
 

c)
 
Task administration: 
This task is completed with pencil and paper only.
Level:
3
Curriculum info: 
Maths, Geometry and Measurement, Shape
Keywords: 
cross-sections, 3-dimensional shapes, drawing
Description of task: 
This task requires students to draw the cross-sections of three differently shaped 3-dimensional containers.
Curriculum Links: 
Learning Progression Frameworks
This resource can provide evidence of learning associated with
Geometric thinking, sets 3-4
within the Mathematics Learning Progressions Frameworks.
Read more about the Learning Progressions Frameworks.
Answers/responses: 

 

Y6 (11/2001)
a) difficult
b) difficult
c) very difficult

NOTE: A 3-dimensional representation may be shown in other ways as long as the whole cross-section of the cut face is clearly visible.