Surface area of cuboids

In this lesson, we will learn how to calculate the surface area of cuboids.

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Q1.What is the best mathematical definition of a conjecture?

A factA statement that is always trueA statement which we think is true but is not yet provenA proof

1/5

Q2.What is the surface area of this 1cm unit cube?

3 centimetres squared4 centimetres squared6 centimetres squared8 centimetres squared

2/5

Q3.Two 1cm unit cubes have been combined to form the solid shape below. What is the surface area?

6 centimetres squared10 centimetres squared12 centimetres squared18 centimetres squared

3/5

Q4.The pattern is continued so that we have 3 unit cubes stuck together as a stick. What is the surface area?

7 centimetres squared14 centimetres squared18 centimetres squared20 centimetres squared

4/5

Q5.The pattern is continued so that we have 13 unit cubes stuck together as a stick. Which calculation successfully works out the surface area?

6 x 134 x 13 + 24 x 13 - 26 x 13 -2

5/5

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is the best mathematical definition of a conjecture?

A factA statement that is always trueA statement which we think is true but is not yet provenA proof

1/5

Q2.What is the surface area of this 1cm unit cube?

3 centimetres squared4 centimetres squared6 centimetres squared8 centimetres squared

2/5

Q3.Two 1cm unit cubes have been combined to form the solid shape below. What is the surface area?

6 centimetres squared10 centimetres squared12 centimetres squared18 centimetres squared

3/5

Q4.The pattern is continued so that we have 3 unit cubes stuck together as a stick. What is the surface area?

7 centimetres squared14 centimetres squared18 centimetres squared20 centimetres squared

4/5

Q5.The pattern is continued so that we have 13 unit cubes stuck together as a stick. Which calculation successfully works out the surface area?

6 x 134 x 13 + 24 x 13 - 26 x 13 -2

5/5

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Surface Area of Cuboids

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Q1.This net has been drawn on a centimetre grid. What is the surface area of this cuboid?

54 centimetres squared96 centimetres squared108 centimetres squared216 centimetres squared

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Q2.This cuboid is formed by 1cm unit cubes. What is the surface area of this shape?

40 centimetres squared20 centimetres squared16 centimetres squared80 centimetres squared

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Q3.Xavier says to find the surface area of a cuboid you can find the area of the front, side and base, add them together and double it. Do you agree?

Yes, that is one way you could work out the surface area of a cuboid.No, you cannot work out the surface area of a cuboid like that.

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Q4.Find the surface area of a cube with edges of length 2m

8 metres squared4 metres squred24 metres squared12 metres squared

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Q5.Find the surface area of a 1.5m x 2m x 6m cuboid

18 metres squared48 metres squared24 metres squaredA different number

5/6

Q6.A cube has a volume of 125 cubic centimetres. What is the surface area?

5 centimetres squared25 centimetres squared150 centimetres squaredNot enough information given

6/6

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Surface Area of Cuboids

Well done for completing the lesson. Time to show off what you have learnt!

Q1.This net has been drawn on a centimetre grid. What is the surface area of this cuboid?

54 centimetres squared96 centimetres squared108 centimetres squared216 centimetres squared

1/6

Q2.This cuboid is formed by 1cm unit cubes. What is the surface area of this shape?

40 centimetres squared20 centimetres squared16 centimetres squared80 centimetres squared

2/6

Q3.Xavier says to find the surface area of a cuboid you can find the area of the front, side and base, add them together and double it. Do you agree?

Yes, that is one way you could work out the surface area of a cuboid.No, you cannot work out the surface area of a cuboid like that.

3/6

Q4.Find the surface area of a cube with edges of length 2m

8 metres squared4 metres squred24 metres squared12 metres squared

4/6

Q5.Find the surface area of a 1.5m x 2m x 6m cuboid

18 metres squared48 metres squared24 metres squaredA different number

5/6

Q6.A cube has a volume of 125 cubic centimetres. What is the surface area?

5 centimetres squared25 centimetres squared150 centimetres squaredNot enough information given

6/6

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Surface Area of Cuboids

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