Present wrapping conundrum

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Jo Priest
Present wrapping conundrum
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Geometry and measures: Volume and surface area
Resource type
Worksheet
Student activity

A maths activity with a Christmas theme. Students use their problem-solving skills and knowledge of the surface area of solids to calculate the cost of wrapping paper needed to wrap Christmas presents for a local charity.

The worksheet gives all information needed, including the price, size and shape of each gift. There are extension questions and all answers are given.

This activity is suitable for KS3 and KS4. Older students could be asked to explain what assumptions have been made during the problem-solving process, such as no overlapping paper, and how this would affect the price in real life.

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