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Syllabus

Fun with Shapes

CBSE · Class 3 · Mathematics

Complete topic list for Fun with Shapes in CBSE Class 3 Mathematics. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Fun with Shapes

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1. Shapes Around Us

  • Amma's rangoli has shapes that can be counted separately.
  • Some shapes in a rangoli are made with curved lines and some are made with straight lines.
  • A cardboard box, when opened flat, shows the shapes of its faces.
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2. Cuboid and Its Faces

  • Faces of a cuboid can be traced to find their shapes.
  • Cardboard boxes opened flat show the shapes making up their faces.
  • A cuboid can have square or rectangular faces.
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3. Rectangles and Squares

  • A rectangle can be built using sticks of given side lengths.
  • A square can be checked by using matchsticks on all its sides.
  • Both squares and rectangles have 4 sides and 4 corners.
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4. Square Corners and Matchsticks

  • Two paper strips joined together can show a square corner, a more than a square corner, and a less than a square corner.
  • Two matchsticks can be used to make one square corner.
  • Two matchsticks can also be arranged to make two or four square corners.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Shapes and their properties

CircleSquareRectangleTriangleCuboidSquare cornerRangoliTangram

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Fun with Shapes for CBSE Class 3 Mathematics?
Fun with Shapes covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 3 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Fun with Shapes — CBSE Class 3 Mathematics?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 33 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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