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CBSE · Class 4 · Mathematics

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

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 4 Mathematics · 2026-27

Topics in Shapes Around Us

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1. Buildings and Shapes

  • Buildings can be made using blocks, boxes, bottles, cans, and shells.
  • Older buildings were made with clay bricks, stone blocks, or wood.
  • Today, concrete blocks and hollow blocks are also used.
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2. Nets of Solids

  • Folding a box flat open shows what an open box looks like.
  • This flattened form is called the net of the box.
  • Folding a net along its dotted lines reconstructs the box.
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3. Prisms, Pyramids, and 3D Shape Counting

  • The relationship between faces, corners, and edges is studied using F + V - E.
  • F means number of faces, V means number of corners or vertices, and E means number of edges.
  • Cube/Square Prism is a prism.
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4. Angles and Lines

  • Two lines meeting at a point create an angle.
  • There are 7 angles in the house drawing.
  • Angles are found in many places, such as corners of objects.

Key Concepts

Central concept: 2D and 3D shapes, their parts, and their properties

Models of buildingsNets of solidsPrisms and pyramidsFaces, corners, and edgesSorting 3D shapesAnglesRight anglesAcute and obtuse angles

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Shapes Around Us for CBSE Class 4 Mathematics?
Key topics in Shapes Around Us include Buildings and Shapes, Nets of Solids, Prisms, Pyramids, and 3D Shape Counting, Angles and Lines. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 4 exams.
How should I revise Shapes Around Us for Class 4 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Shapes Around Us. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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