Instructional Video

Surface Area of a Cuboid

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Don't avoid the cuboid. A short video describes how to find the surface area of a rectangular prism by adding the areas of all its sides. The narrator of the video works through two examples using the process to ensure understanding.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the video as part of a review
Classroom Considerations
  • Note that the video does not use or derive the formula for the surface area of a rectangular prism
  • Intended audience is learners studying for the GCSE, so resource uses British terminology, such as cuboid for a rectangular prism
Pros
  • Shows all steps of the work
Cons
  • Poor video quality
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