Mathematics

Mathematics — Class 6

CBSE (Indian Curriculum) · Ages 11-12

CBSE Class 6 opens middle school mathematics and introduces the abstractions that carry through to the board exams. Students meet integers and negative numbers, work with whole numbers and playing with numbers including factors, multiples, HCF and LCM, and are introduced to algebra as a way of expressing generality.

Fractions and decimals are handled with all four operations, ratio and proportion appear for the first time, and geometry covers basic concepts, elementary shapes, symmetry and practical construction with compass and ruler.

Key topics covered

• Knowing Our Numbers — Large numbers, estimation, rounding and the use of brackets.
• Integers — Negative numbers, the number line, and addition and subtraction of integers.
• Playing with Numbers — Factors, multiples, prime numbers, divisibility rules, HCF and LCM.
• Fractions & Decimals — All four operations with fractions and decimals.
• Introduction to Algebra — Variables, expressions and simple equations.
• Ratio & Proportion — Comparing quantities, unitary method and simple proportion.
• Geometry & Mensuration — Basic shapes, symmetry, constructions, perimeter and area.