Nets: Problem Solving & Reasoning

Mathematics
GCSE Foundation
11 questions
~22 mins
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A worksheet focusing on nets of prisms, covering visualization, calculation, and application of surface area. Designed for GCSE Foundation students to develop problem-solving skills related to nets.

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Nets: Problem Solving & Reasoning

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Grade GCSE Foundation
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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Draw the net of a rectangular prism that has dimensions 3 cm by 4 cm by 5 cm.
[3 marks]
2.
Calculate the total surface area of a prism with a net consisting of rectangles measuring 6 cm by 4 cm, 6 cm by 4 cm, and 6 cm by 8 cm.
[3 marks]
3.
Construct a net for a triangular prism with triangular bases of side length 5 cm and height 4 cm, and a rectangular side of 5 cm by 8 cm.
[4 marks]
4.
A cuboid has a length of 10 cm, width of 5 cm, and height of 3 cm. Draw its net.
[3 marks]
5.
A rectangular prism has a surface area of 94 cm^2. Its base dimensions are 4 cm by 3 cm. Find the height of the prism.
[4 marks]
6.
Identify the common mistake students make when calculating the surface area from a net and explain how to avoid it.
[2 marks]
7.
A student draws a net for a cube. They forget to include two of the square faces. What is the impact on the calculated surface area?
[2 marks]
8.
Calculate the surface area of a triangular prism with triangular bases of side 6 cm, height 8 cm, and a rectangular side 6 cm by 10 cm.
[4 marks]
9.
Plot the graph of y=2x for x values from 0 to 5. Use the grid to draw the graph.
[2 marks]
10.
Construct a net for a pentagonal prism with regular pentagon bases of side length 4 cm and a rectangular side of 4 cm by 10 cm.
[4 marks]
11.
A student attempts to draw the net of a cube but labels the faces incorrectly, mixing up the faces. How does this mistake affect the calculation of surface area?
[2 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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