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Cube

Upper Key Stage 2

Meaning

An image of a cube.

A cube is an object with 6 faces where all edges are the same length.

About Cubes

Every edge on a cube has the same length.
Each face on a cube is a square.
The volume of a cube can be found by multiplying the length by width by height.
The surface area of a cube can be found by multiplying the length by width by 6 (because there are 6 faces).

Key Stage 3

Meaning

A cube is an object with 6 faces where all edges are the same length.

About Cubes

Every edge on a cube has the same length.
Each face on a cube is a square.
A cube is known as a 'regular solid'.
The volume of a cube can be found by multiplying the length by width by height.
The surface area of a cube can be found by multiplying the length by width by 6 (because there are 6 faces).

Key Stage 4

Meaning

A cube is an object with 6 faces where all edges are the same length.

About Cubes

Every edge on a cube has the same length.
Each face on a cube is a square.
A cube is known as a 'regular solid'.
The volume of a cube can be found by multiplying the length by width by height.
The surface area of a cube can be found by multiplying the length by width by 6 (because there are 6 faces).