Cube numbers
- Read the base.
- Multiply three equal factors.
- Check with known cube numbers.
Answer: 3³ = 27
🔢 Number
Cube numbers
Learn cube numbers with a GCSE-style explanation, help guide, worked example, practice question and flashcards.
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1. Explanation
Key idea
- Cube numbers is part of number and appears often in KS3–GCSE maths.
- A cube number is made by multiplying an integer by itself three times.
- Use the worked model, help guide, interactive question and flashcards to practise cube numbers until the steps feel automatic.
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2. Visual
Cube numbers 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 Cube numbers
- Learn the rule: A cube number is made by multiplying an integer by itself three times.
- Worked model: Read the base. Multiply three equal factors. Check with known cube numbers.
- 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
What is 4³?
6. Flashcards
Master quick recall
Flip each card, then choose whether you know it or need more practice.
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FrontRule for Cube numbers
BackA cube number is made by multiplying an integer by itself three times.
FrontExample answer: What is 4³?
Back4³ = 4 × 4 × 4 = 64.
FrontCommon check for Cube numbers
BackCheck units/notation, compare with an estimate, and make sure the answer matches the question.
7. Finish
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