KS2 Primary Maths Age 9-13 - Cubes: - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to determine the number of smaller cubes in a larger cube that have exactly one, two, or three faces painted. It uses a Rubik's Cube as a visual aid to illustrate the concepts. The tutorial covers the calculation of cubes with one face painted, followed by those with two and three faces painted, emphasizing the importance of considering hidden faces.

How many cubes on a Rubik's Cube are painted on exactly one face?

• 8

• 12

• 6

• 4

What is the total number of cubes painted on exactly two faces on a Rubik's Cube?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 14

Which of the following is true about cubes painted on two faces?

• They are located at the center of each face.

• They are randomly distributed.

• They are found only on the edges.

• They are located at the corners.

How many cubes are painted on exactly three faces of a Rubik's Cube?

• 12

• 10

• 8

• 6

Where are the cubes with three faces painted located on a Rubik's Cube?

• At the center of each face

• On the edges

• At the vertices

• Randomly distributed