English National Curriculum, Programme Of Study For Year 5 Mathematics

Subject Content:

Pupils should be taught to identify 3-D shapes, including cubes and other cuboids, from 2-D representations

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Nets Video Learn more about three-dimensional shapes and their nets.

Net or Not Drag the nets into the corresponding panels to show whether they would fold to form a cube.

Faces, Edges and Vertices Calculate the number of faces, edges and vertices on 3D Shapes.

Platonic Solids Identify the names, nets and features of the five regular polyhedra.

Yes No Questions A game to determine the mathematical item by asking questions that can only be answered yes or no.

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Shape (3D) A particular skill is required to be able to excel in this area of Mathematics. Spatial awareness is important for solving multi-step problems that arise in areas such as architecture, engineering, science, art, games, and everyday life. Children have varying abilities visualizing three dimensional relationships but these abilities can be developed through practical activities and working through mathematical problems. Breaking down three dimensional situations into smaller two dimensional parts in an important strategy for problem solving. See also the "Shape" Starters.

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