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Maths

Arithmetic Warm Up

Number Sense

Volume
 

Volume = the amount of space a 3D shape takes up.

 

We calculate volume by multiplying the height x width x depth and answers are given in cm cubed.

Watch the video below to help you understand how to calculate the volume of a 3D shape.

 

Today's lesson will focus on calculating the volume of cubes and cuboids.

 

 

Example

Can you calculate the volume of these cuboids?

You have an open ended investigation to complete for today's lesson.

Investigation