Mathematics — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for Mathematics and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

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What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1
Number System
Chapter 2
Estimation
Chapter 3
Numbers in Indian and International Systems
Chapter 4
Place Value
Chapter 5
Natural Numbers and Whole Numbers
Chapter 6
Negative Numbers and Integers
Chapter 7
Number Line
Chapter 8
HCF and LCM
Chapter 9
Playing with Numbers
Chapter 10
Sets
Chapter 11
Ratio
Chapter 12
Proportion
Chapter 13
Unitary Method
Chapter 14
Fractions
Chapter 15
Decimal Fractions
Chapter 16
Percentage
Chapter 17
Speed, Distance and Time
Chapter 18
Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
Chapter 19
Fundamental Operations on Algebraic Expressions
Chapter 20
Substitution and Use of Brackets
Chapter 21
Framing and Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
Chapter 22
Simple Linear Equations
Chapter 23
Fundamental Concepts of Geometry
Chapter 24
Angles and Their Types
Chapter 25
Properties of Angles and Lines
Chapter 26
Triangles
Chapter 27
Quadrilaterals
Chapter 28
Polygons
Chapter 29
The Circle
Chapter 30
Symmetry
Chapter 31
Recognition of Solids
Chapter 32
Perimeter and Area of Plane Figures
Chapter 33
Data Handling with Pictographs and Bar Graphs
Chapter 34
Mean and Median

Frequently asked questions

Is the Mathematics textbook available for free?

Yes — the book linked above is a free download. We link to the source rather than re-hosting it, so you always get the current edition. Check the edition against the syllabus for your exam year.

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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