How to explain name the three-dimensional shape in 3d shapes to your student: Example question
31 October 2026
Children often find 3D shapes tricky because they look different from flat shapes. Helping your child spot the features of a three-dimensional shape builds confidence for 11+ questions.
Example question: Name the three-dimensional shape shown.
Step 1: Look at the shape. Count the faces, edges, and vertices.
Step 2: Check the faces. Are they all rectangles?
Step 3: There are 6 faces, 12 edges, and 8 vertices.
Step 4: All faces are rectangles.
The correct answer is: cuboid.
After working through this example, your child will be able to spot and name a cuboid by checking its faces, edges, and vertices. They can now try similar questions to practise naming 3D shapes on their own.
