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Building blocks have more uses than simply entertaining children. Young mathematicians calculate the volume of a given cube, and then calculate the volume and surface area of a prism formed from multiple cubes.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use a set of building blocks to build the prism in the task so the class can see what it looks like
Classroom Considerations
- In addition to volume, learners need to be able to calculate surface area
- Note that the task does not cover the fractional edge lengths portion of the Common Core standard
Pros
- Includes commentary on sample student responses
- Teacher resource has some optional ideas for action research
Cons
- Diagrams are not professional looking and can take away some of the visual appeal of the resource