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Shapes Around Us (3D Shapes) — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 2 · Mathematics

What Shapes Around Us (3D Shapes) covers in CBSE Class 2 Mathematics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 2 Mathematics syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 2 Mathematics · 2026-27

Topics in Shapes Around Us (3D Shapes)

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1. Solid Shapes and Their Parts

  • A solid shape is a 3D shape.
  • The chapter uses three parts to study solid shapes: faces, edges, and corners.
  • A face is a flat surface.
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2. Shapes of Musical Instruments and Objects

  • Musical instruments can look like solid shapes.
  • Drum and tabla are played by beating them.
  • Guitar and sitar are played using their strings.
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3. Counting Faces, Edges, and Corners

  • The table in the chapter checks faces, edges, and corners.
  • Cube, cuboid, cone, cylinder, and sphere are studied in the table.
  • Cuboid, cone, and cylinder appear twice because different objects can have the same shape.
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4. Corners and Object Sorting

  • Children are asked to name objects with no corners, three corners, one corner, and corners.
  • Each group needs three examples.
  • The chapter also asks children to explore objects using touch.

Key Concepts

3D shapes are solid shapesA solid shape is studied byA cube is a solid shapeA cuboid is a solid shapeA cone is a solid shape

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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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