Mathematics — Textbook & Study Material
Download the official textbook for Mathematics and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.
What you will study (chapters)
- Chapter 1
- Large Numbers and Place Value
- Chapter 2
- Natural Numbers, Whole Numbers and Properties
- Chapter 3
- Negative Numbers and Integers
- Chapter 4
- Sets and Cardinality
- Chapter 5
- Fractions and Decimal Fractions
- Chapter 6
- Playing with Numbers, Factors, Multiples, HCF and LCM
- Chapter 7
- Ratio and Comparison of Quantities
- Chapter 8
- Proportion and Direct Variation
- Chapter 9
- Unitary Method
- Chapter 10
- Percent, Speed, Time and Distance Basics
- Chapter 11
- Patterns, Variables and Unknowns
- Chapter 12
- Algebraic Terminology and Expressions
- Chapter 13
- Evaluation of Algebraic Expressions
- Chapter 14
- Linear Equations in One Variable
- Chapter 15
- Basic Geometrical Ideas
- Chapter 16
- Triangles, Quadrilaterals and Circles
- Chapter 17
- Elementary 2D and 3D Shapes
- Chapter 18
- Reflection Symmetry
- Chapter 19
- Geometrical Constructions
- Chapter 20
- Perimeter of Plane Shapes
- Chapter 21
- Area of Rectangles and Squares
- Chapter 22
- Unit Conversion in Measurement
- Chapter 23
- Collection and Organisation of Data
- Chapter 24
- Pictographs and Bar Graphs
- Chapter 25
- Mean and Median
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mathematics textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?
The official textbook is the core — most exam questions are set directly from it, so read it thoroughly first. Add concise notes and solved past papers for revision and exam practice rather than switching to unofficial books.
How should I study the Mathematics textbook chapter by chapter?
Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.
How can I prepare for Mathematics faster?
Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Mathematics — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Mathematics study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.
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