Cubes and faces III

Cubes and faces III

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This task is about finding the number of faces for different 3-dimensional cube models.
 
This white cube has six faces.
 
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Twelve of these white cubes were put together to make the shape below. The outside of the shape was then painted grey.
 
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Question

How many of the twelve cubes have three grey faces?

    • 0

    • 1

    • 4

    • 8

    • 12

Question

How many of the twelve cubes have two grey faces?

    • 0

    • 1

    • 2

    • 4

    • 8

Question

How many of the twelve cubes have one grey face?

    • 0

    • 4

    • 6

    • 8

    • 12

Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online (with auto marking displayed to students).
Level:
4
Curriculum info: 
Maths, Geometry and Measurement, Shape
Keywords: 
3-dimensional shapes, cubes, faces
Description of task: 
Students identify the number of faces for different 3-dimensional cube models.
Learning Progression Frameworks
This resource can provide evidence of learning associated with
Geometric thinking, sets 4-5
within the Mathematics Learning Progressions Frameworks.
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Answers/responses: 
 

Y8 (06/1998)
a) D (8) moderate
b) D (4) moderate
c) A (0) easy