Packing Cubes (Half a Figure) Worksheet Download
Free 5th Grade (5md4) math worksheets on Counting Unit Cubes to Pack Half a Figure. Each worksheet has 8 problems with an answer key and are ideal for teachers and homeschooling. You can download the PDF, create a set of flash cards or set it up for online learning.
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About this worksheet
Each worksheet has 8 problems counting the unit cubes needed to build half of a solid figure.
This worksheet asks students to work out how many unit cubes are needed to build half of a solid rectangular figure. Every figure has an even height, so half of it is a whole number of layers and students can point to where the halfway line falls rather than only dividing a total in two. Finding the total first means counting a layer and multiplying by the number of layers, which is the systematic counting the standard asks for. Sheets can be customized, turned into flash cards, or assigned for online learning.
Student objectives
- Count the unit cubes needed to build half of a solid rectangular figure.
- Find the total number of cubes first, then take half of it.
- See that half of a figure is a whole number of layers, and point to where the halfway line falls.
Everyday practice
- Fill a box halfway with blocks and count how many it took.
- Work out how many cans are in half of a stacked display.
- Build a tower of blocks, then take away the top half and count what is left.