Plans, elevations and nets
- Imagine the 3D object.
- Count visible faces or squares.
- Match the flat drawing to the solid.
Answer: A cuboid net has 6 rectangles
📐 Geometry & Measures
Nets
Learn nets with a GCSE-style explanation, help guide, worked example, practice question and flashcards.
Global XP
Level 10 / 100 XP
1. Explanation
Key idea
- Nets is part of geometry and appears often in KS3–GCSE maths.
- Nets fold to make 3D shapes; plans and elevations are 2D views.
- Use the worked model, help guide, interactive question and flashcards to practise nets until the steps feel automatic.
Real-life examples
- Shopping, sport, travel, science, design and everyday decisions all use this skill.
2. Visual
Nets learning map
Understand the key idea → follow the help guide → practise a question → check your method → build speed with flashcards.
3. Help guide
How to tackle Nets
- Learn the rule: Nets fold to make 3D shapes; plans and elevations are 2D views.
- Worked model: Imagine the 3D object. Count visible faces or squares. Match the flat drawing to the solid.
- Try the interactive question without looking at the answer first.
- Use the flashcards to test the rule, the method and a common check.
4. Worked examples
Step-by-step working
5. Interactive questions
Try it yourself
How many square faces are in a cube net?
6. Flashcards
Master quick recall
Flip each card, then choose whether you know it or need more practice.
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FrontRule for Nets
BackNets fold to make 3D shapes; plans and elevations are 2D views.
FrontExample answer: How many square faces are in a cube net?
BackA cube is made from 6 square faces, so its net has 6 squares.
FrontCommon check for Nets
BackCheck units/notation, compare with an estimate, and make sure the answer matches the question.
7. Finish
Complete this topic
When you have read the examples, tried the question and reviewed flashcards, claim your topic completion XP.