Learning Resources Folding Geometric Shapes - 16 Pieces, Ages 7+ Geometry Accessories, Teacher Aids, Math Helper, Teacher Supplies, Math Games for Kids,Back to School Supplies

This is perfect for teaching geometric nets of shapes - a 3rd grade standard. It also is great for showing the shape of the base to determine if it's a square pyramid or triangular pyramid, etc. Great tool for teachers.

What I expected. Good for classroom use when teaching nets and polygons.

These shapes are sturdy enough for home schooling or tutoring. I am not sure they would handle class room abuse. I used a sharpie to draw on the clear shape to show the layers for calculating volume. I had the students fll the large cube and pour them into the pyramid with the matching face and it shows perfectly how the volume od a pyramid is 1/3 of the cube. So much better then flat shapes in a book.....

I purchased this more in dire need than as my typical "research the heck out of it". I was not disappointed.Pros: Beautiful, clear geometric shapes with the folding nets that store inside. Excellent visual for a whole class: the triangular prism fits perfectly within the cube, and three of the square pyramids filled with rice filled the cube. The next day the students (7th grade) were still talking about it.Cons: The removable plastic "lids" (bases?) tend to pop off, and some of the nets are already trying to break the bounds of their respective 3-D shapes. The 8 cm side of the cube measures the same as the triangular prism and square pyramid - on the OUTSIDE. This is NOT helpful when you try to put 512 centimeter cubes within the 8 cm cube - they don't fit. It was kind of a bummer not to be able to show that part of concept.Overall: I'm going to buy more of these so teams of students can use them. Even with the short-comings, these geometric shapes are the best I've found.

I really love this resource for teaching geometry and nets. My only complaint is that it is so pricey that I could only get one set for all my students. As a result, we have to use them in small groups or centers. The shapes are well made and help those students that are struggling to visualize when it comes to 3-D shapes.

I used this in class. Excellent way to make learning surface area a snap! The shapes are nice and large.These are also great for showing that 3 Cones make one cylinder. (V=1/3 Bh )The only difficulty I had was that thereare small cutouts in the top of the shape that prevent one from filling them to the top with water.

I love this for my classroom. It is great to show my students the net and shape of these geometric objects!I would buy this item again!!

I thought I was going to really like these teaching shapes, and my students did enjoy them, but the cover won't stay on the cone. We have to keep it taped on there or the bottom comes off and the insert falls out.