NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Maths CBSE 2023-24 Edition
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NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Maths provides detailed explanations for all the questions provided in the NCERT textbooks prescribed by the Central Board of Secondary Education. BYJU’S provides chapter-wise NCERT Class 6 Maths Solutions to help students clear their doubts by offering an in-depth understanding of the concepts. These materials including NCERT Solutions are available in PDF format so that students can download them and learn offline as well.
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Students can practice the different types of questions given in the book, which are expected to be asked in the final exams, with the help of these NCERT Solutions for Class 6. This has been designed by our experts in a well-structured format, to provide the best methods of solving the problems and to ensure the proper knowledge of concepts. Students are advised to practice CBSE Class 6 Maths textbook problems for the exams. This will also build a strong foundation of all these concepts for higher-level classes.
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Chapter 1 Number System
The chapter, Knowing Our Numbers of Class 6 Maths, helps the students learn different concepts including large numbers up to one crore, Indian and universal arrangement of numeration, estimation of large numbers and roman numerals. Students will also be taught to read, write and compare large numbers. A total of 3 exercises are there in the chapter.
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Chapter 2 Whole Numbers
The chapter begins with an introduction to the concept of Whole Numbers. Going forward, the chapter entails topics such as predecessor and successor of a natural number, addition, subtraction and representation of natural numbers on the number line. There are 3 exercises present in the chapter.
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Chapter 3 Playing with Numbers
In this chapter, students will learn to obtain the number of factors and multiples of a given number. Perfect number, prime, composite and co-prime numbers, along with common factors and common multiples, are some of the concepts discussed in the chapter. Finding LCM and HCF using prime factorisation method is also taught in the chapter. Seven exercises are present in the chapter to help the students in practicing problems based on the chapter.
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Chapter 4 Basic Geometrical Ideas
There are a total of 6 exercises in the chapter, Basic Geometrical Ideas. Students will learn about a line segment, the distance between two points, type of lines, concepts based on angles, triangles, polygons, quadrilaterals, regular polygons, circles.
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Chapter 5 Understanding Elementary Shapes
Understanding Elementary Shapes helps the students in understanding all types of shapes that are framed using curves or lines. Students learn to effectively observe the corners, edges, planes, open curves and closed curves in the surroundings. A total of 9 exercises are present in the chapter that help the students to understand the shapes better.
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Chapter 6 Integers
Chapter 6 of Class 6 Integers deals with the presentation of the idea of negative numbers. Students learn the representation of Integers on a number line, ordering of Integers, the addition of Integers, subtraction of Integers, addition of Integers on a number line and subtraction of Integers with the help of a number line in this chapter. There are a total of 3 exercises present in the chapter.
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Chapter 7 Fractions
The chapter 7 of Class 6, Fractions, talks about number line, proper fractions, improper and mixed fractions, equivalent fractions, the simplest form of a fraction, like fractions, comparing fractions, comparing like fractions, comparing unlike fractions, addition and subtraction of fractions, etc. A total of 6 exercises are present in the chapter.
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Chapter 8 Decimals
The chapter, Decimals, discusses the idea of Decimals through word problems and later progresses to complex concepts related to Decimals. Tenths, hundredths, comparing and using Decimals, money, length, weight, the addition of numbers with Decimals and subtraction of Decimals are some of the topics covered in this chapter. The chapter contains 6 exercises with problems related to the concepts discussed in the chapter.
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Chapter 9 Data Handling
Chapter 9 of Class 6 Maths, Data Handling, introduces the students to the topic of data, types of data and the different representations of data. Introduction to data, recording data, organization of data, introduction to the idea of pictograph, interpretation of a pictograph, how to draw a pictograph, introduction to a bar graph, interpretation of a bar graph presentation and drawing a bar graph are the basic topics discussed in this chapter to help the students understand the concept of Data Handling. The chapter has 4 exercises to help the students understand the topic better.
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Chapter 10 Mensuration
In the tenth chapter of Class 6, Mensuration, students learn about the measurement of shapes and figures by their area and volume. Introduction to the measurement of the perimeter, perimeter of a rectangle, perimeter of regular shapes, introduction to the measurement of area, the area of a rectangle and the area of a square are the fundamental topics covered here. There are a total of 3 exercises in this chapter.
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Chapter 11 Algebra
With a total of 5 exercises, Chapter 11, Algebra, takes the students to a brand new concept of Maths which includes solving problems using various alphabets. Introduction to Algebra, matchstick patterns, the idea of a variable, examples of variables, and use of variables in common rules, expressions with variables, using expressions practically, equation and solutions of an equation are the basic concepts discussed in the chapter.
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Chapter 12 Ratio and Proportion
Chapter 12, Ratio and Proportion, helps the students learn about certain circumstances that can be compared by division. The comparison by division is the ratio. Moreover, students will also come to know that if two ratios are equivalent, they are said to be proportional. The chapter starts with an explanation of the idea of ratio. Along with the concept of ratio, the chapter also deals with the idea of proportion, examples related to it and finally concludes with examples based on the unitary method. This chapter has 3 exercises to help the students understand the topics covered in the chapter in a better way.
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Chapter 13 Symmetry
Chapter 13, Symmetry, has a total of 3 exercises that help the students learn how to determine symmetrical items and operations based on Symmetry. Making Symmetric Figures- Ink-blot Devils, Figures with Two Lines of Symmetry, Figures with Multiple (more than two) Lines of Symmetry, Reflection and Symmetry are the principal topics described in this chapter.
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Chapter 14 Practical Geometry
Practical Geometry, the last chapter of CBSE Class 6 Maths, deals with making the shapes that the students are familiar with along with the tools used in creating the shapes. The topics discussed in the chapter include the circle, construction of a circle when its radius is known, a line segment, construction of a line segment of a given length, constructing a copy of a given line segment, perpendiculars, perpendicular to a line through a point on it, perpendicular to a line through a point not on it, the perpendicular bisector of a line segment, angles, constructing an angle of a given measure, constructing a copy of an angle of unknown measure, bisector of an angle, angles of special measures. There are 6 exercises present in the chapter.
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For students of 6th Standard, other online learning materials, such as notes, books, question papers, worksheets, etc. have been made available at BYJU’S. These materials are designed with respect to the CBSE syllabus (2023-2024) and NCERT curriculum. Students are also suggested to practise sample papers and previous year question papers to get an idea of the types of questions asked in the final exam.
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Frequently Asked Questions on NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Maths
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Is it necessary to use the NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Maths PDFs?
The NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Maths are designed by the faculty at BYJU’S after conducting vast research on each concept. Students having doubts during class hours can download the solution PDFs available on BYJU’S and learn the concepts efficiently. The solutions are present in both chapter-wise and exercise-wise formats to help the students ace the exam without fear.
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Which chapters in NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Maths require more practice?
The chapters based on numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, algebra and geometry are very important as these concepts would be important in higher levels of education. Students must understand these concepts and work on them on a regular basis to score well in the annual exams. The important formulas and shortcut tips explained in these chapters must be remembered to understand the complex topics in further classes.
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Is it required to solve each and every problem of NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Maths?
In the CBSE board, each and every problem, irrespective of their understanding level, is important for the exam. So the students are recommended to solve the NCERT textbook on a daily basis to gain a grip on the fundamental concepts. Through regular practice, students will be able to identify their areas of weakness and work on them for better academic scores. The step-by-step explanation under each problem will help students to perform well in the annual exams.
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What are the key features of NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Maths?
The key features of NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Maths are:
1. The highly experienced subject matter experts design the solutions as per CBSE guidelines.
2. The solutions are based on the NCERT textbook prescribed by the CBSE board.
3. The PDF of solutions are available with a free download option.
4. Each and every problem is solved precisely as per the marks weightage allotted.