Every question here is written by Prism in the style of the tests. None is copied from a real paper, and a fresh one is drawn each time a child practises.
From foundation to exam standard
Two questions at each level. Tap an option to check it.
Foundation where a child in Year 3 or 4 starts
Question 1Aim for about 45 seconds
Which cube can be made from this net?
Show the worked answer
Answer: C
How to work it out
First rule out cubes that show two opposite faces: on the net, opposite faces are never next to each other (in a row of three, the first and third are opposite).
Then check the order: fold the net in your head around one face and see which way the other two go.
Why the other options are wrong
A: Two of these faces are opposite each other on the cube, so they can never be seen at the same time.
B: All three symbols can be next to each other, but not in this order: this is the mirror image of a real corner.
D: All three symbols can be next to each other, but not in this order: this is the mirror image of a real corner.
E: Two of these faces are opposite each other on the cube, so they can never be seen at the same time.
Question 2Aim for about 45 seconds
Which cube can be made from this net?
Show the worked answer
Answer: C
How to work it out
First rule out cubes that show two opposite faces: on the net, opposite faces are never next to each other (in a row of three, the first and third are opposite).
Then check the order: fold the net in your head around one face and see which way the other two go.
Why the other options are wrong
A: Two of these faces are opposite each other on the cube, so they can never be seen at the same time.
B: Two of these faces are opposite each other on the cube, so they can never be seen at the same time.
D: All three symbols can be next to each other, but not in this order: this is the mirror image of a real corner.
E: All three symbols can be next to each other, but not in this order: this is the mirror image of a real corner.
Standard the 11 Plus standard, Year 5
Question 3Aim for about 45 seconds
Which cube can be made from this net?
Show the worked answer
Answer: C
How to work it out
First rule out cubes that show two opposite faces: on the net, opposite faces are never next to each other (in a row of three, the first and third are opposite).
Then check the order: fold the net in your head around one face and see which way the other two go.
Why the other options are wrong
A: All three symbols can be next to each other, but not in this order: this is the mirror image of a real corner.
B: All three symbols can be next to each other, but not in this order: this is the mirror image of a real corner.
D: Two of these faces are opposite each other on the cube, so they can never be seen at the same time.
E: Two of these faces are opposite each other on the cube, so they can never be seen at the same time.
Question 4Aim for about 45 seconds
Four of these nets fold into a cube. Which one does NOT?
Show the worked answer
Answer: D
How to work it out
Five squares in a row: the first and fifth would land on the same face.
A cube net needs six squares that wrap every face exactly once.
Why the other options are wrong
A: This one folds into a cube: a row of four with one square above the fourth and one below the second. Every face is covered once and none is doubled.
B: This one folds into a cube: a row of four with one square above the third and one below the fourth. Every face is covered once and none is doubled.
C: This one folds into a cube: a row of four with one square above the second and one below the fourth. Every face is covered once and none is doubled.
E: This one folds into a cube: a row of four with one square above the first and one below the third. Every face is covered once and none is doubled.
Exam standard what the papers ask in Year 6
Question 5Aim for about 45 seconds
Which cube can be made from this net?
Show the worked answer
Answer: A
How to work it out
First rule out cubes that show two opposite faces: on the net, opposite faces are never next to each other (in a row of three, the first and third are opposite).
Then check the order: fold the net in your head around one face and see which way the other two go.
Why the other options are wrong
B: All three symbols can be next to each other, but not in this order: this is the mirror image of a real corner.
C: Two of these faces are opposite each other on the cube, so they can never be seen at the same time.
D: Two of these faces are opposite each other on the cube, so they can never be seen at the same time.
E: All three symbols can be next to each other, but not in this order: this is the mirror image of a real corner.
Question 6Aim for about 45 seconds
Which cube can be made from this net?
Show the worked answer
Answer: C
How to work it out
First rule out cubes that show two opposite faces: on the net, opposite faces are never next to each other (in a row of three, the first and third are opposite).
Then check the order: fold the net in your head around one face and see which way the other two go.
Why the other options are wrong
A: All three symbols can be next to each other, but not in this order: this is the mirror image of a real corner.
B: Two of these faces are opposite each other on the cube, so they can never be seen at the same time.
D: All three symbols can be next to each other, but not in this order: this is the mirror image of a real corner.
E: Two of these faces are opposite each other on the cube, so they can never be seen at the same time.
The kinds of question in this topic
Each kind asks something different of a child, even when the numbers or shapes look alike.
Which cube from this net
Fold the net and find the cube it makes.
Standard
Question 7Aim for about 45 seconds
Which cube can be made from this net?
Show the worked answer
Answer: E
How to work it out
First rule out cubes that show two opposite faces: on the net, opposite faces are never next to each other (in a row of three, the first and third are opposite).
Then check the order: fold the net in your head around one face and see which way the other two go.
Why the other options are wrong
A: Two of these faces are opposite each other on the cube, so they can never be seen at the same time.
B: Two of these faces are opposite each other on the cube, so they can never be seen at the same time.
C: All three symbols can be next to each other, but not in this order: this is the mirror image of a real corner.
D: All three symbols can be next to each other, but not in this order: this is the mirror image of a real corner.
The opposite face
Which symbol ends up opposite the cross?
Standard
Question 8Aim for about 45 seconds
This net is folded into a cube with the symbols on the outside. Which symbol is on the face opposite the plus sign?
Show the worked answer
Answer: D, The ring
How to work it out
Squares with one square between them in a row fold to opposite faces, so the plus sign and the ring are opposite.
Opposite faces never share an edge.
Why the other options are wrong
A (The dot): The dot shares an edge with the plus sign once the net is folded, so it sits next to it, not opposite.
B (The black square): The black square shares an edge with the plus sign once the net is folded, so it sits next to it, not opposite.
C (The cross): The cross shares an edge with the plus sign once the net is folded, so it sits next to it, not opposite.
E (The hollow square): The hollow square shares an edge with the plus sign once the net is folded, so it sits next to it, not opposite.
Which net will not fold
Four nets fold into a cube; one does not.
Standard
Question 9Aim for about 45 seconds
Four of these nets fold into a cube. Which one does NOT?
Show the worked answer
Answer: B
How to work it out
Two squares side by side on the same side of the row of four: both fold onto the same face.
A cube net needs six squares that wrap every face exactly once.
Why the other options are wrong
A: This one folds into a cube: a row of four with one square above the fourth and one below the first. Every face is covered once and none is doubled.
C: This one folds into a cube: a row of four with one square above the second and one below the first. Every face is covered once and none is doubled.
D: This one folds into a cube: a row of four with one square above the fourth and one below the second. Every face is covered once and none is doubled.
E: This one folds into a cube: a row of four with one square above the first and one below the third. Every face is covered once and none is doubled.
Which cube cannot be made
Four cubes can be made from the net; one cannot.
Exam standard
Question 10Aim for about 45 seconds
Four of these cubes can be made from this net. Which one CANNOT?
Show the worked answer
Answer: C
How to work it out
The dot and the hollow square are opposite faces on the folded cube, so they can never be seen together.
Why the other options are wrong
A: This cube can be made: the hollow square, the black square and the plus sign meet at one corner in this order.
B: This cube can be made: the plus sign, the black square and the dot meet at one corner in this order.
D: This cube can be made: the black square, the plus sign and the hollow square meet at one corner in this order.
E: This cube can be made: the ring, the plus sign and the dot meet at one corner in this order.
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