Y6 Mathematics
This Year 6 Volume of a Cuboid lesson covers the prior learning of identifying cube numbers and finding the volume of a shape by counting cubes, before moving onto the main skill of calculating the volume of a cuboid using the correct formula.
The lesson starts with a prior learning worksheet to check pupils’ understanding. The interactive lesson slides recap the prior learning before moving on to the main skill. Children can then practise further by completing the activities and can extend their learning by completing an engaging extension task.
National Curriculum Objective
Mathematics Year 6: (6M8a) Calculate, estimate and compare volume of cubes and cuboids using standard units, including cubic centimetres (cm3) and cubic metres (m3), and extending to other units [for example, mm3 and km3]
Mathematics Year 6: (6M7c) Recognise when it is possible to use formulae for the area of shapes
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These lesson slides guides pupils through the prior learning of identifying cube numbers and finding the volume of a shape by counting cubes, before moving onto the main skill of volume of a cuboid. There are a number of questions to check pupils' understanding throughout.
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This powerpoint can be used to model the questions that the children will complete on the Varied Fluency and Reasoning & Problem Solving worksheets as part of this lesson.
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These are the same as the lesson slides on Classroom Secrets. You can assign this as an activity for pupils to access individually in school or remotely from home.
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In this Volume of a Cuboid Video Tutorial, Ivan demonstrates how to calculate the volume of a cuboid using the formula v = l x w x h. He gives different examples of cuboids, and discusses how to calculate missing lengths when given the volume and two other dimensions.
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This worksheet recaps prior learning of identifying cube numbers and finding the volume of a shape by counting cubes, before moving onto the main skill of calculating the volume of a cuboid using the correct formula.
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This Year 6 Volume - Counting Cubes Game is designed to check pupils' understanding of finding the volume by counting cubes.
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This Year 5 Cube Numbers Game checks pupils' understanding of cube numbers.
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This differentiated worksheet includes varied fluency questions for pupils to practise the main skill of this lesson.
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This Year 6 Volume of a Cuboid Game includes five questions designed to check and consolidate pupils' understanding of calculating the volume of a cuboid using the formula: l x w x h.
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This Year 6 Volume of a Cuboid Matching Game is designed to check and consolidate pupils' understanding of calculating the volume of a cuboid using the formula: l x w x h.
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This worksheet includes varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving questions for pupils to practise the main skill of volume of a cuboid.
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This differentiated worksheet includes reasoning and problem solving questions to support the teaching of this step.
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This worksheet includes two discussion problems which can be used in pairs or small groups to further pupils' understanding of the concepts taught in this lesson.
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This Year 6 Volume of Cuboids Maths Challenge, aims to develop pupils' understanding of calculating the volume of different cuboids.
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This differentiated worksheet includes varied fluency and reasoning and problem solving questions to support the teaching of this step.
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Perimeter Area and Volume Year 6 Consolidation resource will help your pupils consolidate their understanding of Spring Block 5: Measurement.
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This Spring week 10 Maths pack contains varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving worksheets