Non-Verbal ReasoningYears 4–6Cube Counting

Count cubes in 3D arrangements

Count the total number of unit cubes in a 3D isometric drawing including hidden cubes

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine you have a pile of building bricks 🧱. Some are hidden at the back — you have to imagine them!

  2. 2

    How many cubes can you see in this tower? 🧱🧱🧱 (3 stacked in a row)

  3. 3

    Tap one cube at a time to count how many are in this 3D shape. Some are hiding behind others!

  4. 4

    Let's count cubes in this L-shaped tower together. 🧱

  5. 5

    Now try this shape — it has 2 layers. Count all the cubes, even the hidden ones!

  6. 6

    A shape has 2 cubes at the front and 1 hidden behind. How many cubes in total?

  7. 7

    What is the best way to count cubes in a 3D shape?

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