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Surface Area - Worksheet 2 - 6th Grade

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Find the surface area of 3D figures using nets (Easy)

12 problems · 20-30 minutes · Skills: geometry, surface area, formulas

About This Worksheet

This easy-level worksheet contains 12 problems designed for 6th Grade students practicing surface area. Easy worksheets use simpler numbers and straightforward problem types to build confidence and reinforce foundational skills.

Surface area has direct real-world applications in packaging, construction, and manufacturing. Working with nets strengthens spatial visualization — a skill that supports geometry, engineering, and STEM fields broadly.

  • Use nets to visualize and unpack 3D figures
  • Calculate the surface area of rectangular prisms and pyramids
  • Distinguish between surface area and volume
  • Count and label each face of a 3D figure when drawing its net
  • Apply surface area to real-world problems such as wrapping and painting objects

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: Solve the first problem on the worksheet.
Solution Steps:
  1. Read the problem carefully.
  2. Identify what is being asked.
  3. Use what you know to find the answer.
  4. Check your work.
Answer: See the answer key below
Tip: Take your time and read each problem carefully before answering!
1
3 + 1 =
2
3 + 1 =
3
5 + 5 =
4
1 + 4 =
5
3 + 4 =
6
2 + 4 =
7
2 + 4 =
8
2 + 1 =
9
2 + 1 =
10
3 + 5 =
11
4 + 3 =
12
4 + 4 =

Answer Key

1. 42. 43. 104. 55. 76. 67. 68. 39. 310. 811. 712. 8

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This worksheet focuses on geometry, surface area, formulas. It is designed for 6th Grade students and provides structured practice through varied problem types with a worked example to guide students before they begin.

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