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Data Handling and Presentation — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 6 · Mathematics

What Data Handling and Presentation covers in CBSE Class 6 Mathematics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 6 Mathematics syllabus.

43 questions60 flashcards3 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 6 Mathematics · 2026-27

Topics in Data Handling and Presentation

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1. Data, Collection, and Organisation

  • Data means any collection of facts, numbers, measures, observations, or descriptions that convey information.
  • Data can be collected by asking questions, counting items, or observing things around us.
  • A list becomes easier to study when it is organised in a table.
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2. Pictographs

  • A pictograph represents data through pictures of objects.
  • A pictograph helps answer questions quickly by looking at symbols.
  • Each picture or symbol stands for a fixed number called the scale or key.
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3. Bar Graphs and Column Graphs

  • A bar graph uses bars of equal width and equal spacing.
  • The length or height of each bar shows the frequency or amount.
  • Bars can be drawn horizontally or vertically.
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4. Interpretation of Bar Graph Data

  • Graphs help compare categories at a glance.
  • The longest bar shows the greatest value.
  • The shortest bar shows the smallest value.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Data Handling and Presentation in Mathematics

DataCollecting DataOrganising DataFrequencyTally MarksPictographScale or KeyBar Graph

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Data Handling and Presentation for CBSE Class 6 Mathematics?
Key topics in Data Handling and Presentation include Data, Collection, and Organisation, Pictographs, Bar Graphs and Column Graphs, Interpretation of Bar Graph Data. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How should I revise Data Handling and Presentation for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Data Handling and Presentation. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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