CBSE Class 6 Maths Exam Preparation
Integers, fractions, algebra — building blocks for higher classes
Complete chapter-wise preparation guide for CBSE Class 6 Mathematics. Chapter weightage, important topics, and exam strategy covering integers, fractions, basic algebra, and geometry.
Practice with AI Evaluation →80
Theory Marks
20
Practical Marks
3 hours
Exam Duration
13
Total Chapters
Chapter-Wise Marks Breakdown
90 theory marks| Chapter | Marks | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Knowing Our Numbers | 6 | Easy |
| Whole Numbers | 6 | Easy |
| Playing with Numbers | 8 | Medium |
| Basic Geometrical Ideas | 6 | Easy |
| Understanding Elementary Shapes | 6 | Easy |
| Integers | 8 | Medium |
| Fractions | 8 | Medium |
| Decimals | 8 | Medium |
| Data Handling | 6 | Easy |
| Mensuration | 8 | Medium |
| Algebra | 8 | Hard |
| Ratio and Proportion | 6 | Medium |
| Symmetry & Practical Geometry | 6 | Easy |
Topics That Appear Every Year
Study Strategy for 90+
Algebra is the hardest topic in Class 6 — start with understanding variables, then equations
LCM and HCF are tested every year — learn prime factorisation method
Fractions and decimals are interconnected — practice conversion between both
For Mensuration, always write formula before substituting values
Practice 5 mixed problems daily from the toughest chapters — Fractions, Integers, Algebra
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