Non-Verbal Reasoning

Cube Nets: Finding the Opposite Face

Pupils learn what a cube net is and find the face opposite a given face, using the rules that opposite faces never share an edge and are one square apart in a straight line.

Non-Verbal ReasoningAge 9+40 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Explain that a cube net is six squares that fold into a cube, with each face having exactly one opposite face.
  • Use the skip-one rule: in a straight line of squares, faces with one square between them are opposite.
  • Rule out any face that shares an edge with the given face.

Core concept summaries

Key ConceptsWhat Is a Cube Net?The Skip-One RuleRuling Out Neighbours

Practice formats pupils may meet

NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.

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