Class 4 Mathematics • Maths Mela • Chapter 1 • Reprint 2026–27
Shapes Around Us: quick answer
This original study companion helps learners understand three-dimensional shapes, their faces, edges and corners; nets, views, angles, circles, and composing or decomposing shapes. Read the idea, try the worked example, complete the activity and then answer the practice questions without looking back.
What you will learn
- three-dimensional shapes, their faces, edges and corners
- nets, views, angles, circles, and composing or decomposing shapes
Worked example
A cuboid has 6 rectangular faces, 12 edges and 8 corners. A net is a flat arrangement that can fold to make the cuboid.
Learn by doing
Collect a box, a ball and a cone-shaped object. Sketch each object from the top and the front, then list the flat shapes you can see.
Practice questions
- How many faces, edges and corners does a cube have?
- Draw one possible net of a cube.
- Name two objects that look like a cylinder.
Revision answers and study tips
First identify what is known and what must be found. Draw a diagram, table or number sentence when it helps. Estimate before calculating, label every measurement with its unit, and explain the rule in words. Check the final answer against the question.
Frequently asked questions
Which NCERT book is this chapter from?
It is Chapter 1, “Shapes Around Us”, from the current Class 4 Mathematics book Maths Mela (book code demm1), Reprint 2026–27.
Is this a copy of the textbook?
No. This is an independently written learning guide. Use it with the official NCERT chapter for complete classroom activities and illustrations.
How should I revise this chapter?
Review the key idea, redo the example, complete the activity, answer all three questions, and explain one answer aloud in your own words.
Official sources
Source-checked for the 2026–27 reprint. NCERT Kaksha is an independent educational companion and does not reproduce textbook text or artwork.