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Shapes Around Us (3D Shapes) — Chapter Summary

CBSE · Class 2 · Mathematics

Summary of Shapes Around Us (3D Shapes) for CBSE Class 2 Mathematics. Part of the CBSE Class 2 Mathematics syllabus.

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Overview

Solid shapes are all around us. A cube, cuboid, cone, cylinder, and sphere are 3D shapes. These shapes have faces, edges, and corners. Some objects, like a drum, matka, shehnai, chalk box, duster, and chalk, help in understanding these shapes by touch and by looking carefully.

Key Concepts

3D shapes are solid shapes

3D shapes are solid shapes. They can be seen and touched as real objects.

A solid shape is studied by

A solid shape is studied by counting its faces, edges, and corners.

A cube is a solid shape

A cube is a solid shape.

A cuboid is a solid shape

A cuboid is a solid shape.

A cone is a solid shape

A cone is a solid shape.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify common 3D shapes such as cube, cuboid, cone, cylinder, and sphere.
  • Count faces, edges, and corners of solid shapes.
  • Match musical instruments and objects with similar solid shapes.
  • Notice how different objects can have the same kind of shape.
  • Use touch and observation to compare solid objects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Shapes Around Us (3D Shapes) for CBSE Class 2 Mathematics?
Key topics in Shapes Around Us (3D Shapes) include Solid Shapes and Their Parts, Shapes of Musical Instruments and Objects, Counting Faces, Edges, and Corners, Corners and Object Sorting. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 2 exams.
How should I revise Shapes Around Us (3D Shapes) for Class 2 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Shapes Around Us (3D Shapes). Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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