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Number System — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 6 · Mathematics

4 concept maps of Number System for ICSE Class 6 Mathematics, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the ICSE Class 6 Mathematics syllabus.

90 questions28 flashcards4 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Concept Maps

Number System Concepts Map

Number System Concepts Map

The map in words

  • Number System
    • Understanding Numbers
      • Digits 0-9
      • Place Value
      • Face Value
      • Number Formation
    • Comparing Numbers
      • Same Digits
      • Different Digits
      • Comparing Rules
      • Ordering
    • Operations
      • Addition
      • Subtraction
      • Multiplication
      • Division
    • Estimation
      • Rounding Off
      • Approximation
      • Estimating Sums
      • Estimating Products
    • Units and Measurement
      • Length Units
      • Weight Units
      • Capacity Units
      • Conversions

Mind map showing the 10 basic digits and how they can be used to form numbers

Mind map showing the 10 basic digits and how they can be used to form numbers

The map in words

  • The 10 Digits
    • Basic Digits
      • 0, 1, 2
      • 3, 4, 5
      • 6, 7, 8, 9
    • Properties
      • Can be used once
      • Can be repeated
      • Order matters
    • Examples
      • Single digit
      • Multi-digit
      • With zeros
      • With repetition

Flowchart showing how place value breaks down a number into its component positions

Flowchart showing how place value breaks down a number into its component positions

The map in words

  • Number: 7289
    • Break into positions
      • 7 in Thousands 7 × 1000 = 7000
        • Total: 7000+200+80+9 = 7289
      • 2 in Hundreds 2 × 100 = 200
      • 8 in Tens 8 × 10 = 80
      • 9 in Ones 9 × 1 = 9

Number System

Number System

The map in words

  • Number System
    • Place Value and Face Value
    • Comparing Numbers
    • Forming Smallest and Greatest Numbers
    • Operations on Large Numbers
    • Estimation and Approximation
    • Units and Numbers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Number System for ICSE Class 6 Mathematics?
Key topics in Number System include Digits and Numbers, Place Value and Face Value, Comparing Numbers, Forming Greatest and Smallest Numbers. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
What do the concept maps for Number System show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Number System connect: Number System Concepts Map; Mind map showing the 10 basic digits and how they can be used to form numbers. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Number System for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 90 practice questions on Number System. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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