CBSE Class 6 Maths: Important Topics for SA 1

SA1 or the Summative Assessment 1 is less than a week away and you must be ideally getting on with your revisions. When it comes to Maths, in addition to revision of concepts, getting ample practice with maths problems is essential. Given the dearth of time and the large syllabus, it is most important to prioritize what topics are important in Class 6 CBSE Maths and create your timetable accordingly.

The key points for revision and these quick tips will be extremely helpful to you in prioritising preparations and revisions for your exam. Here are chapter wise tips and tricks for CBSE Class 6 Maths:

Chapter 1 – Knowing our Numbers

This chapter is quite easy for all. From this chapter, a maximum of 2 questions might come in the exam.

Important Topics:
1. Comparing and Ordering Numbers
2. Indian and International System of Numeration
3. Mathematical Operations on Large Numbers
4. Using brackets to simplify calculations
5. Conversion between Hindu-Arabic and Roman Numerals

MERITNATION TIP: a) You should know the difference between Indian and International system of numeration. b) Don’t forget to learn the metric conversion table. c) Basic principle for simplifying the calculations is BODMAS, so in the exam remember this short formula of six alphabets. d) Conversion between Hindu-Arabic and roman numerals is the most important topic of   this chapter, so in last be sure to go through it.

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Chapter 2 – Whole Numbers

This interesting chapter is quite easy and fun to learn but you must understand what whole numbers are.

Important Topics:
1. Mathematical Operations on Number Line
2. Distributive Property of Whole Numbers for Multiplication over Addition
3. Additive and Multiplicative Identities for Whole Numbers

MERITNATION TIP: a) Number line is the new topic for a sixth class student and it would make a student clear to do mathematical operations in a very easy way. So, go through it for sure. b) Have a look on all the properties of whole numbers. c) Keep in mind that 0 and 1 are the respective additive and multiplicative identities  of the whole numbers.

Chapter 3 – Playing with Numbers

This chapter has heavy weightage in terms of marks. Students should know the basic concept of factors and multiples.

Important Topics:
1. Finding Factors and Multiples of Numbers
2. Prime and Composite Numbers
3. Common Factors and Common Multiples
4. Divisibility of a Number by 5 and 10
5. Divisibility of a Number by 2, 4 and 8
6. Divisibility of a Number by 3 and 9
7. Prime Factorisation of Numbers

MERITNATION TIP: a) In most places perfect numbers are not given much importance but a student should know the meaning of perfect numbers as it will enhance your general aptitude. b) Go through all the divisibility rules once as they plays a significant role in this chapter. c) From the exam point of view, it is advisable for students to practice questions based on prime factorisation that will make it reliable for students to understand HCF and LCM.

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Chapter 6 – Integers

Important Topics:
1. Comparing and Ordering Integers
2. Addition of Integers
3. Subtraction of Integers

MERITNATION TIP: Since students are familiar with the number line so it would be easy to do addition and subtraction and to compare integers on number line.

Chapter 7 – Fractions

Just go through all types of fractions and how to convert them in lowest forms, whole numbers etc.

Important Topics:
1. Finding Fractions Represented by Given Figures and Vice-versa
2. Finding Fractions in Given Situations
3. Comparing and Ordering Like and Unlike Fractions
4. Addition and Subtraction of Like and Unlike Fractions

MERITNATION TIP: a) Comparing and ordering like and unlike fractions is the most important topic in this chapter, one question is sure to come from this topic. b) It is advisable for students to clear their basic concept of how to add and subtract the like and unlike fractions as it is the root of how to solve the word problems of this chapter.

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Chapter 8 – Decimals

This is quite a scoring chapter but if it is taken lightly then it can cause problem for you.

Important Topics:
1. Conversion of Fractions into Terminating Decimals and Vice-versa
2. Comparing and Ordering Decimals
3. Addition and Subtraction of Decimals

MERITNATION TIP: a) Recheck your calculations and place of decimal after question is being done. b) Focus your main attention on addition and subtraction of decimals taking real life examples.

Chapter 11 – Algebra

This chapter is interesting for all students and if understood well then it can reward you full marks in the questions that has come from this chapter. A student should know the meaning of variables, difference between the expressions and equations.

MERITNATION TIP: a) Keep practicing different types of questions regarding how to form equations and it will help you to solve real life examples. b) And don’t forget to go through the trial and error method.

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Chapter 12 – Ratio and Proportion

This is the easiest chapter of this term.

Important Topics:
1. Application of Ratios in Solving Problems
2. Unitary Method

MERITNATION TIP: a) Just go through the concept of ratios and proportions. b) One question is sure from the unitary method.

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All the best with your SA1 revisions and exams! 🙂

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