Worksheet directions

Grade 5 • Guided Practice • Work with your teacher or a partner. Discuss the model or strategy, then complete each problem.

Sample questions

1. 1.L-shape A is made of a 4 × 2 × 2 prism and a 2 × 2 × 1 prism. Find the total volume.
2. 2.Draw a dashed cut in L-shape A and label the two component prisms.
3. 5.Complete the table for L-shape B using the given component prisms.
4. 6.A student claims, “The overlapping cubes can be counted twice.” Use the overlap sketch to explain why this is not correct.
5. 3.L-shape B is made of a 5 × 3 × 1 prism and a 2 × 2 × 2 prism. Find the total volume.
6. 4.Use a different cut for L-shape B. Show that the sum is unchanged.

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Common Core connections

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