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Number Play — Revision Notes

CBSE · Class 6 · Mathematics

Number Play revision notes for CBSE Class 6 Mathematics: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the CBSE Class 6 Mathematics syllabus.

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Numbers Can Tell Us Things

  • A number can represent information, not only a count.
  • In the children-in-a-line puzzle, each child says the number of taller neighbours.
  • A child says 1 if only one taller child stands next to them.
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2. Supercells

  • A cell is coloured if the number in it is larger than its adjacent cells.
  • In a single row, neighbours are the cells immediately to the left and right.
  • In a multi-row table, neighbours are the cells immediately to the left, right, top, and bottom.
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3. Numbers on the Number Line

  • Numbers can be placed in order on a number line.
  • A number line helps compare size.
  • The smaller number lies to the left and the larger number lies to the right.
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4. Playing with Digits

  • There are nine 1-digit numbers, from 1 to 9.
  • Numbers can have the same digit sum even when they are different.
  • 68, 176, and 545 have the same digit sum.

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Key Concepts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Number Play for CBSE Class 6 Mathematics?
Key topics in Number Play include Numbers Can Tell Us Things, Supercells, Numbers on the Number Line, Playing with Digits. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How should I revise Number Play for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 37 practice questions on Number Play. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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