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Shapes Around Us

CBSE · Class 4 · Mathematics

Summary of Shapes Around Us for CBSE Class 4 Mathematics. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Shapes are found in buildings, boxes, wheels, webs, and many objects around us. Some shapes are flat, some are solid, and some have curved parts. Squares, rectangles, triangles, circles, cubes, cuboids, prisms, pyramids, cones, cylinders, and spheres are important shapes in daily life. This chapter

Key Concepts

Buildings can be modelled using shapes

Buildings can be modelled using shapes such as blocks, boxes, bottles, cans, and shells. Real buildings may look complex, but they can be understood b

The Qutub Minar is a World

The Qutub Minar is a World Heritage site. It is the tallest building made up of bricks. It has 5 storeys and 379 stairs.

Folding a box flat open shows

Folding a box flat open shows what an open box looks like. This flattened form is called the net of the box. Folding the net along the dotted lines re

A prism has flat faces

A prism has flat faces. A pyramid has triangular faces that meet at one point. The shape of the face and the meeting point help to tell them apart.

For 3D shapes

For 3D shapes, the number of faces is written as F, corners as V, and edges as E. The relationship studied is F + V - E.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify common 2D and 3D shapes in everyday objects
  • Understand the meaning of faces, edges, corners, and angles
  • Learn the difference between prisms and pyramids
  • Recognize acute and obtuse angles
  • Understand why a triangle is a rigid shape

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Shapes Around Us for CBSE Class 4 Mathematics?
Shapes Around Us covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 4 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Shapes Around Us — CBSE Class 4 Mathematics?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 45 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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