CBSE Preparatory Class Mathematics Learning Material
1. Skip Counting (2s, 5s, 10s)
Explanation: Skip counting helps count objects quickly.
Example:
By 2s: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 (Image: Pairs of shoes).
By 5s: 5, 10, 15, 20 (Image: Hands with fingers).
By 10s: 10, 20, 30 (Image: Bundles of 10 sticks).
Exercises:
1. Count by 2s: Fill in the blanks (2, _, 6, _). [Image: Caterpillar with numbered
segments]
2. Count by 5s: Circle every 5th star. [Image: Star chart]
3. Count by 10s: Connect dots labeled 10, 20, 30. [Image: Dot-to-dot boat]
4. Missing numbers: 5, _, 15, _. [Image: Number line]
5. Count socks in pairs. [Image: 8 socks]
6. Count coins in ₹5 piles. [Image: ₹5 coins]
7. Skip count to reach 20 (by 2s). [Image: Rabbit hops]
8. Complete the sequence: 10, 20, _, _.
9. Count fingers on 4 hands. [Image: Hands]
10. Group 30 pencils into bundles of 10. [Image: Pencils]
2. Patterns
Explanation: Patterns repeat in a sequence.
Example:
Color: 🔴🔵🔴🔵
Shape: ▲●▲●
Exercises:
1. Continue the pattern: 🔵△🔵△__. [Image: Shapes]
2. Create a color pattern (ABAB). [Grid of blank circles]
3. Identify the odd one out: 🟠🟠🟢🟠.
4. Draw the next shape: ★☀★☀__.
5. Complete the number pattern: 3, 6, 9, _.
6. Match socks with the same pattern. [Image: Striped socks]
7. Create a pattern with leaves. [Image: Leaf cutouts]
8. Circle the repeating unit. [Image: Pattern block sequence]
9. Extend the bead necklace pattern. [Image: Beads]
10. Design your own pattern. [Blank grid]
3. Straight and Curved Lines
Explanation:
Straight: Like a ruler. [Image: Ruler]
Curved: Like a rainbow. [Image: Rainbow]
Exercises:
1. Classify lines as straight/curved. [Image: Road vs. river]
2. Draw a straight-line path for the ant. [Image: Ant and sugar]
3. Trace curved lines in a wave.
4. Identify lines in a house drawing. [Image: House with roof]
5. Connect dots with straight lines to form a square.
6. Circle objects with curved lines. [Image: Ball, slide]
7. Draw a curved line under clouds. [Image: Sky]
8. Create a zigzag (straight) line.
9. Trace the mountain (straight) and hill (curved).
10. Sort shapes by line type. [Image: Triangle vs. circle]
4. Concept of Time
Explanation:
Morning: 🌅 Breakfast.
Afternoon: ☀️Lunch.
Evening: 🌇 Homework.
Night: 🌙 Sleep.
Exercises:
1. Match activities to time. [Image: Brushing teeth (morning)]
2. Sequence daily events. [Images: 4 time-based activities]
3. Draw the sun position for afternoon.
4. Circle nighttime activities. [Image: Moon, stars]
5. Label clock times (morning/afternoon). [Image: Clock at 9 AM]
6. Cut-paste activities into time columns.
7. Write your evening routine.
8. Identify shadows (long/short). [Image: Tree shadow]
9. Circle objects used at night. [Image: Lamp, pillow]
10. Draw a clock showing 3 PM.
5. Addition (0-20, No Carryover)
Explanation:
Single-digit: 3 + 4 = 7 [Image: Apples]
Double-digit: 12 + 5 = 17 [Image: Number line]
Exercises:
1. Add: 🍎 + 🍎🍎 = ? [Image: 1+2 apples]
2. 10 + 6 = ___ [Number line]
3. Word problem: Riya has 4 pencils, gets 3 more.
4. Add using fingers. [Image: Hands showing 5+3]
5. 15 + 4 = ___ [Image: Blocks]
6. Match equations to sums. [8+2, 10+7]
7. Color balloons to add. [Image: 3 red + 4 blue]
8. Solve: 11 + 8 = ___.
9. Draw circles to add 6 + 3.
10. Add coins: ₹5 + ₹10 = ___. [Image: Coins]
6. Subtraction (Single Digit)
Explanation: Taking away objects.
Example: 5 – 2 = 3 [Image: Cookies]
Exercises:
1. Cross out 2 balloons. [Image: 5 balloons]
2. 9 – 4 = ___ [Number line]
3. Word problem: 7 apples, eat 2.
4. Subtract using fingers. [Image: Hand showing 7-3]
5. Match: 8 – 5 = 3.
6. Color remaining fish. [Image: 6 fish, 3 swim away]
7. Solve: 10 – 6 = ___.
8. Draw Xs to subtract 4 – 1.
9. Complete the equation: 🍭🍭🍭 – 🍭 = 2.
10. Subtraction maze (solve to exit). [Image: Maze]
7. Indian Currency
Explanation: Coins and notes (₹1, ₹2, ₹5, ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100). [Images:
Currency]
Exercises:
1. Identify ₹10 note. [Image: Notes]
2. Add: ₹5 + ₹2 = ___.
3. Match coins to prices. [Image: Toy ₹5]
4. Circle coins needed to buy a book (₹15).
5. Sort coins by value. [Image: Coin pile]
6. Write the total: ₹10 + ₹5.
7. Draw coins to make ₹7.
8. Which is higher? ₹20 or ₹50.
9. Count money in a piggy bank. [Image: Coins]
10. Shop activity: Buy an eraser (₹5) and pencil (₹10). Total?
8. Data Handling
Explanation: Pictographs show data visually.
Example: Favorite fruits (🍎: 4, 🍌: 3). [Image: Tally chart]
Exercises:
1. Count 🍪 votes. [Image: 5 tallies]
2. Create a pictograph for pet votes. [Image: Dog, cat]
3. Which fruit is least liked? [Image: Grapes vs. apples]
4. Answer: How many children like red? [Image: Color chart]
5. Draw tallies for 7 votes.
6. Compare ice cream flavors. [Image: Vanilla vs. chocolate]
7. Complete the chart: Books read. [Image: 3 tallies]
8. Survey classmates’ favorite color.
9. Circle the most common transport. [Image: Car, bus]
10. Analyze weather chart: Sunny days = 4. [Image: Sun, cloud]
9. Number Names (0-10)
Explanation:
0: Zero, 1: One, ..., 10: Ten. [Image: Numbers with names]
Exercises:
1. Match “Three” to 3.
2. Write “Six” for 6.
3. Count and write names: ⭐⭐⭐ = Three.
4. Circle the correct name for 9.
5. Trace number words. [Dotted letters]
6. Spell “Eight”.
7. Connect numbers to names (2 → Two).
8. Unscramble: V-E-S-N-E (Seven).
9. Write missing letters: F _ _ R (O, U).
10. Count ducks and write name. [Image: 8 ducks]
