Chapter 1: Shapes Around Us
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About Chapter 1 (Shapes Around Us)
Chapter 1 (Shapes Around Us) is chapter 1 of 13 in the new edition of Maths Mela (NCERT Class 4 Mathematics), a textbook for Class 4 students at the Primary stage. This is the new edition, the textbook brought out under the NEP 2020 / NCF-SE 2023 syllabus rollout.
It is the opening chapter of the book and is followed by Chapter 2 (Hide and Seek).
What you will find on NCERT Archive
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How to study Shapes Around Us
- Read the worked examples before the exercises and copy out each step in your own hand.
- Attempt every exercise question yourself first; open the solution only to check your method or when you are stuck.
- Keep a short list of formulas and definitions from the chapter and revise it before tests.
- Redo the questions you got wrong after a day or two, without looking at the solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which book is Chapter 1 (Shapes Around Us) of Class 4 Mathematics from?
It is from the new edition of Maths Mela (NCERT Class 4 Mathematics). The book has 13 chapters, and this is chapter 1.
Where can I read Chapter 1 (Shapes Around Us) of Class 4 Mathematics?
On NCERT Archive. Press the "Open Chapter 1" button on this page and you will land on the chapter page there, where you can read it and open its textbook PDF.
Is this the new edition or the old edition?
This page is for the new edition. If your school still uses the earlier textbook, use the Old Edition switch at the top of the page.
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