Problem Teachers' Notes Solution

This activity is very good for giving pupils the opportunity to explore spatial properties, particularly properties of cubes. It is also an opportunity to develop their skills in perseverance and extending challenges for themselves.

For some pupils there will be a need to show how a cube can be coloured in different ways. So, you may find it useful to have a large cube made out of cardboard as an example, or a blank dice and coloured stickers.

Tell me about the cubes you've got.

What colours are the faces of this cube?

How many yellows here?

Children could change the 'rules' slightly and decide on some simple patterns of colours that should show on each face. Like this one:

Little cubes with small coloured squares available for pupils to choose to use may be helpful for some.