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Basic Geometrical Ideas — Concept Maps
Gujarat Board · Class 6 · Mathematics
3 concept maps of Basic Geometrical Ideas for Gujarat Board Class 6 Mathematics, each also written out as a text outline.
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3 Concept Maps
Basic Geometrical Ideas - Concept Hierarchy
The map in words
- Basic Geometrical Ideas
- Fundamental Elements
- Point
- Location
- No dimensions
- Line Segment
- Two endpoints
- Fixed length
- Line
- Infinite length
- No endpoints
- Ray
- One starting point
- Extends infinitely
- Point
- Line Relationships
- Intersecting Lines
- Meet at one point
- Multiple lines possible
- Parallel Lines
- Never meet
- Same distance apart
- Intersecting Lines
- Curves and Shapes
- Curves
- Simple curves
- Non-simple curves
- Classification
- Open curves
- Closed curves
- Polygons
- Closed figures
- Made of line segments
- Minimum 3 sides
- Curves
- Angle
- Two rays from vertex
- Interior and Exterior
- Naming conventions
- Fundamental Elements
Chapter 4 – Basic Geometrical Ideas: Complete Mind Map
The map in words
- Basic Geometrical Ideas
- Point
- Determines a location
- Named by capital letter
- No size or dimension
- Line Segment
- Two end points
- Shortest path
- Fixed measurable length
- Written as segment AB
- Line
- No end points
- Extends both sides
- Infinite length
- Two points fix a line
- Written as line AB
- Ray
- One starting point
- One direction
- Extends infinitely
- Ray AB not equal to Ray BA
- Lines Relationship
- Intersecting Lines
- Meet at one point
- Point of intersection
- Parallel Lines
- Never meet
- Symbol double bar
- Intersecting Lines
- Curves
- Simple Curve
- Does not cross itself
- Non Simple Curve
- Crosses itself
- Open Curve
- Ends not joined
- Closed Curve
- Ends joined
- Has interior
- Has boundary
- Has exterior
- Simple Curve
- Polygon
- Simple closed curve
- Made of line segments only
- Parts of Polygon
- Sides
- Vertices
- Adjacent Sides
- Adjacent Vertices
- Diagonals
- Types
- Triangle 3 sides
- Quadrilateral 4 sides
- Pentagon 5 sides
- Hexagon 6 sides
- Angle
- Two rays from common point
- Arms are the two rays
- Vertex is common point
- Named angle AOB
- Vertex is middle letter
- Three regions
- Interior
- Angle itself
- Exterior
- Point
Basic Geometrical Ideas - Complete Chapter Overview
The map in words
- Basic Geometrical Ideas
- Points
- Determines a location
- Named by capital letters
- No size or dimension
- Real life: star in sky
- Line Segment
- Two end points
- Shortest path between two points
- Fixed measurable length
- Written as AB with bar
- Line
- No end points
- Extends infinitely both ways
- Written as AB with arrows
- Two points determine one line
- Ray
- One starting point
- Extends infinitely one way
- Written as arrow AB
- Starting point written first
- Intersecting Lines
- Meet at one common point
- Point of intersection
- Example: letter X
- Parallel Lines
- Never meet
- Always same distance apart
- Symbol: two vertical bars
- Example: railway tracks
- Curves
- Simple: does not cross itself
- Non simple: crosses itself
- Open: ends not joined
- Closed: ends joined
- Polygons
- Simple closed curve
- Made of line segments only
- Parts: sides vertices diagonals
- Min 3 sides needed
- Angles
- Two rays from same point
- Arms and Vertex
- Vertex is middle letter
- Three regions: interior boundary exterior
- Points
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What are the important topics in Basic Geometrical Ideas for Gujarat Board Class 6 Mathematics?
Key topics in Basic Geometrical Ideas include Point, Line Segment, Line, Intersecting Lines and Parallel Lines. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
What do the concept maps for Basic Geometrical Ideas show?
The 3 maps show how the ideas in Basic Geometrical Ideas connect: Basic Geometrical Ideas - Concept Hierarchy; Chapter 4 – Basic Geometrical Ideas: Complete Mind Map. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Basic Geometrical Ideas for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Basic Geometrical Ideas. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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