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Fun with Shapes — Chapter Summary

CBSE · Class 3 · Mathematics

Summary of Fun with Shapes for CBSE Class 3 Mathematics. Key concepts: A rangoli can be made on, A circle is a round shape and A square can be made.

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Overview

Shapes are all around us. Some shapes are made with straight lines, some with curved lines, and some with both. Squares, rectangles, triangles, circles, cuboids, and tangrams help show how shapes can be named, compared, built, traced, folded, and joined in different ways.

Key Concepts

A rangoli can be made on

A rangoli can be made on dots and then named by the shapes seen in it. The shapes can be counted separately if they are made with curved lines or stra

A circle is a round shape

A circle is a round shape. It can be drawn by tracing objects like bottle caps, bangles, and rings. Folding a paper plate in half twice helps locate t

A square can be made

A square can be made with matchsticks and checked by looking for square corners on all its sides. Squares can also be joined, cut, and rearranged to m

A rectangle can be built using

A rectangle can be built using sticks and seen on dot grids. It has sides and corners that can be compared with a square.

A triangle is a shape

A triangle is a shape with sides and corners. Triangles can be made with sticks, found in rangoli designs, and formed by moving matchsticks or by cutt

Learning Objectives

  • Identify common shapes by their sides and corners
  • Compare shapes such as squares and rectangles
  • Recognise square corners, smaller corners, and bigger corners
  • Trace and observe faces of cuboidal objects
  • Find the center of a circle by folding

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Fun with Shapes for CBSE Class 3 Mathematics?
Key topics in Fun with Shapes include Shapes Around Us, Cuboid and Its Faces, Rectangles and Squares, Square Corners and Matchsticks. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 3 exams.
How should I revise Fun with Shapes for Class 3 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 33 practice questions on Fun with Shapes. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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