Page 7 - Start Up Mathematics_6

contd...
Chapter Contents Tasks to Perform
8. Decimals Tenths, Representation of Decimals on a • Maths Lab Activity (Understanding the
Number Line, Converting a Fraction into a concept of bigger and smaller decimals)
Decimal, Converting a Decimal into a Fraction, — Conceptual Understanding, Logical
Hundredths, Decimal Places, Like and Unlike Thinking
Decimals, Comparison of Decimals, Addition • Maths Lab Activity (Decimals addition)
of Decimals, Using Decimals in Real Life, — Observation, Conceptual
Subtraction of Decimals Understanding, Verification
• Reason It Out!
— Reasoning, Application of Concepts

9. Data Handling Collection and Organization of Data, Types • Group Activity (Conducting a survey)
of Data, Pictorial Representation of Data, Bar — Team Spirit, Data Handling,
Graphs Presentation, Analysis
10. Mensuration Perimeter, Perimeter of Polygons, Area, Area • Problems Related to Observation Skills
of Polygons (Rectangle and Square) — Observation Skills, Conceptual
Understanding
• Maths Lab Activity (Finding area of
irregular figures)
— Learning Skills, Interpretation
• Maths Lab Activity (Finding area of a
rectilinear figure)
— Learning Skills, Observation,
Evaluation
11. Introduction to Patterns, Use of Variables, Algebraic • Riddles
Algebra Expression and Its Formation, Equations — Logical Thinking, Reasoning
12. Ratio, Proportion Ratio, Simplest Form of Ratio, Equivalent • Crossword Puzzle
and Unitary Ratios, Dividing a Number in the Given Ratio, — Application of Knowledge, Thinking
Method Comparison of Ratios, Proportion, Unitary Skills
Method

13. Symmetry Line of Symmetry, Reflection and Symmetry • Maths Lab Activity (Making symmetrical
figures)
— Creativity, Accuracy
• Maths Lab Activity (Finding lines of
symmetry)
— Application of Concepts
• Maths Lab Activity (Fun with symmetry)
— Creative Thinking, Analytical Thinking

14. Practical Construction of a Circle, Line Segment, • Maths Lab Activity (Drawing and
Geometry Perpendicular to a Given Line on a Point Lying trisecting an angle of 45°)
on It, Perpendicular to a Given Line Through — Application of Concepts, Critical
a Point Not on It, Perpendicular Bisector of a Thinking, Creative Thinking,
Line Segment, Constructing an Angle Equal to Analytical Thinking
a Given Angle, Bisector of an Angle, Angles of
Special Measures