← Senior Mathematics Studio

LEARN · EXPLAIN · REVISE

Verify Euler’s relation for an 6-gonal prism by giving V,E,F.

Read the idea, work independently, then explain what changed.

Return to the lesson / paper ↗

高一必修 第二册(A版).pdf · 8.1 · PDF 104 / printed page 97

Revisit first: Applications of plane vectors

TOPIC 01

Basic solid figures

Build understanding of basic solid figures through definitions, contrasting cases and justified applications.

What you will be able to explain

  • Use definitions, valid spatial reasoning and metric checks for basic solid figures.
  • Connect representations and justify the steps, including boundary cases.
  • Explain a solution and apply the idea to a changed situation.

Try it. Leave your reasoning visible.

Use one hint at a time. A correction explains what changed, not just the final answer.

01 / Standard#Your turn

Verify Euler’s relation for an 6-gonal prism by giving V,E,F.

  • Use the domain, units and sampling assumptions stated in the question.
Skills and prerequisite lessons

Working and explanation

BUILD THE REASONING

Hint 1
Identify the defining faces, cross-sections and generating elements of the solid.
Hint 2
Count two bases and n lateral faces.
Worked solution
  1. Identify the defining faces, cross-sections and generating elements of the solid.

  2. Calculate or simplify this relation.

    2n−3n+(n+2)=2(n=6)2n-3n+(n+2)=2\quad(n=6)
  3. This verifies the relation for this convex polyhedron family; it is not a proof for every polyhedron.

V=12, E=18, F=8; V−E+F=2.

Checks and common pitfalls: This verifies the relation for this convex polyhedron family; it is not a proof for every polyhedron.

Reasoning checklist · self / teacher assessment
  • State the relevant definition, condition or model.
  • Show a valid calculation, proof or counterexample.
  • Interpret the conclusion with its restrictions.

Think first. Reveal a hint when the class is ready.

Focus on one question

Teacher preparation and assessment

Question sequence

  • What must be true before using the main rule for basic solid figures?
  • Which representation makes this task easier, and why?
  • Change one assumption. Does the conclusion survive?

Board plan

  • Use definitions, valid spatial reasoning and metric checks for basic solid figures.
  • Defining structures: Prisms, pyramids, frustums and solids of revolution have different defining base and side relations.
  • Sections: Parallel sections of a pyramid are similar; metric ratios depend on distance from the apex.
  • Close with: conditions → representation → reasoning → check.

Anticipated thinking

  • Expected reasoning: Prisms, pyramids, frustums and solids of revolution have different defining base and side relations.
  • Expected reasoning: Parallel sections of a pyramid are similar; metric ratios depend on distance from the apex.
  • Expected correction: Two parallel faces alone do not define a prism.

Assessment checklist

  • 1: identify the givens and required quantity.
  • 1: choose a valid definition, representation or method.
  • 1: present connected, correct reasoning.
  • 1: check conditions and explain the result.

No sign-in. Work stays in this browser. Export before clearing browser data. Written reasoning is assessed with a checklist.

Curriculum and source notes ↗