Maths · KS3 Y7 · Geometry & Measures

Nets of 3D shapes

Nets of 3D shapesFree2:38Heddy Score 3 of 7, below the standard
Next clip

What you need to know

  • A net is a flat arrangement that folds to make a three-dimensional shape.
  • Fold a proposed net mentally or physically to check which faces meet.
  • Some solids have more than one valid net.

In this clip

Runs 2:38, from 0:16 to 2:54 of the full video.

Heddy Score3/7, Below the standard
See the seven stars
  • Trusted source · passed. The creator's own upload, live and playable here.
  • On the map · not judged yet. A teacher watched it: it mainly teaches this map topic.
  • Spec-true · not judged yet. Accurate, and right for the current UK specification.
  • Focused · passed. One idea, short enough to watch in one go.
  • Accessible · passed. Good captions, clear sound and pictures.
  • Safe for children · not judged yet. Right for 11 to 16 year olds, with no sales pitch.
  • Proven · not judged yet. Earned from our students: they learn from it, find it helpful and watch it to the end.
★ passed · ☆ pending · ✕ failed
Our students

Not enough students yet

Our own students' answers. These are what move ★7 Proven.
On YouTube

494K views · 2.27K likes · Minity Maths 37.7K subscribers

As reported by YouTube on 2026-11-01. Not part of the Heddy Score.
How the Heddy Score works

Why we picked it

Short visual puzzles help students recognise and test nets of solids.

Minity Maths on YouTubechecked 2026-10-20

Plays from youtube-nocookie.com. No YouTube cookies until you press play.