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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