Updated 6 August 2026·22 chapters

ICSE Class 6 Mathematics — Syllabus 2026-27

ICSE Class 6 Mathematics syllabus for 2026-27: all 22 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the ICSE / ISC syllabus.

About this syllabus

The ICSE Class 6 Mathematics course for 2026-27 has 22 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

ICSE Class 6 Mathematics — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Number System	Digits and Numbers · Place Value and Face Value · Comparing Numbers
2	Numbers in Indian and International System	Indian System of Numeration · International System of Numeration · Comparison of Indian and International Systems
3	Natural Numbers and Whole Numbers	Natural Numbers · Whole Numbers · Successor and Predecessor
4	Negative Numbers and Integers	Need for Negative Numbers · Integers and Number Line · Ordering and Comparing Integers
5	Sets	Introduction to Sets · Elements of a Set · Representation of Sets
6	Fractions	Basic Concept of Fractions · Types of Fractions · Converting Between Mixed and Improper Fractions
7	Decimal Fractions	Understanding Decimal Fractions · Like and Unlike Decimal Numbers · Converting Fractions to Decimals
8	Playing with Numbers	Simplification Using Brackets and BODMAS · Even and Odd Numbers · Factors and Multiples
9	Ratio and Proportion	Understanding Ratio · Simplifying and Converting Ratios · Proportion and Unitary Method
10	Percent	Understanding Percent · Converting Fractions and Decimals to Percent · Converting Percent to Fractions and Decimals
11	Idea of Speed, Distance and Time	Understanding Speed, Distance, and Time · Unit Conversion in Speed · Average Speed and Real-Life Problems
12	Algebra: Fundamental Concept	Constants and Variables · Terms and Like/Unlike Terms · Types of Algebraic Expressions
13	Framing Algebraic Expressions	Framing Algebraic Expressions · Framing and Using Formulas · Substitution in Algebraic Expressions
14	Geometry: Fundamental Concept	Basic Geometrical Elements · Angles and Their Types · Special Angle Pairs
15	Triangles	Basic Elements of a Triangle · Exterior Angles of a Triangle · Types of Triangles
16	Quadrilaterals	Basic Concepts of Quadrilaterals · Types of Quadrilaterals and Their Properties · Special Properties and Relationships
17	Circles	Basic Elements of a Circle · Chords, Secants, and Tangents · Arcs, Sectors, and Segments
18	Symmetry	Concept of Symmetry · Lines of Symmetry in 2D Shapes · Symmetry in Letters and Alphabets
19	Constructions	Basic Constructions Using Ruler and Compass · Constructing Standard Angles · Perpendiculars and Bisectors
20	Recognition of Solids	Introduction to 3D Shapes · Faces, Edges, and Vertices of Solids · Types of 3D Shapes and Their Properties
21	Perimeter and Area of Plane Figures	Understanding Perimeter · Understanding Area · Problem Solving and Applications
22	Data Handling	Raw Data and Organization · Frequency Distribution Table · Pictographs

Preparation Strategy

Finish the textbook first — the prescribed textbook is the main source for school and board exams.
Keep a formula and definitions list — it makes last-week revision much faster.
Practise past papers — they show you the pattern questions follow.
Time your practice — attempt some papers under exam conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find ICSE Class 6 Mathematics Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 22 chapters of ICSE Class 6 Mathematics for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for ICSE Class 6 Mathematics exams?

Go through the syllabus first, then work chapter by chapter: learn the ideas, practise questions, and revise with notes and flashcards. Leave time at the end to revise every chapter once more under timed conditions.

Has the ICSE Class 6 Mathematics syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current ICSE Class 6 Mathematics course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

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