CBSE Class 6 Maths: Syllabus, Chapters & Sample Practice

Numbers & Arithmetic

• Ch 3 Number Play

  Exploring number patterns, puzzles and arrangements; reasoning logically with numbers and building number sense.

• Ch 5 Prime Time

  Factors and multiples; prime and composite numbers; divisibility and prime factorisation.

• Ch 7 Fractions

  Understanding fractions and equivalent fractions; comparing fractions; adding and subtracting fractions.

• Ch 10 The Other Side of Zero

  A first introduction to negative numbers and integers, and representing them on the number line.

Geometry & Measurement

• Ch 2 Lines and Angles

  Points, lines, rays and line segments; measuring and drawing angles; types of angles.

• Ch 6 Perimeter and Area

  Perimeter and area of rectangles, squares and triangles, and measuring them in standard units.

• Ch 8 Playing with Constructions

  Constructing lines, angles and simple shapes accurately using a ruler and compass.

• Ch 9 Symmetry

  Line (reflection) symmetry and rotational symmetry; identifying and completing symmetric figures.

Patterns & Data

• Ch 1 Patterns in Mathematics

  Recognising and extending number and shape patterns; describing the rule behind a sequence.

• Ch 4 Data Handling and Presentation

  Collecting, organising and representing data using tables, pictographs and bar graphs.

Point to the Method

Names the tool to reach for (e.g. "Use the rule Perimeter = 2 × (length + width)") without giving the answer.

Guided Reasoning Prompt

Prompts the key step (e.g. "What do you get when you add the length and the width together?").

Complete Worked Solution

Shows the full step-by-step working and explains why the answer is correct.

Explore, Don’t Just Memorise

Ganita Prakash is built around patterns and reasoning — try to explain why a rule works, not just how to use it.

Practise a Little, Often

Short, regular practice on each chapter keeps the ideas fresh; topic-by-topic practice shows what is secure and what needs another look.

Draw and Build

Geometry, symmetry and constructions are easier when you draw and build the figures yourself rather than only reading about them.

How many chapters are in the CBSE Class 6 Maths syllabus?

The NCERT Class 6 Maths book "Ganita Prakash" has 10 chapters, from Patterns in Mathematics through to The Other Side of Zero (integers). Always confirm the current list with NCERT or your school.

What is the Class 6 Maths NCERT book called?

It is "Ganita Prakash", the Class 6 Mathematics book written for the NCF-SE 2023 curriculum, which replaced the older NCERT Class 6 Maths textbook.

Is there a board exam in CBSE Class 6?

No. Class 6 is assessed through school-based internal assessment, not a board examination — board exams begin at Class 10. Class 6 is a good year to build strong understanding without exam pressure.

What topics does Class 6 Maths cover?

Patterns, number play, prime numbers and factors, fractions, lines and angles, perimeter and area, constructions, symmetry, data handling, and a first introduction to negative numbers (integers).