Before children start counting, Class 1 Maths Chapter 1 builds the position vocabulary they’ll need — words like inside and outside, under and on, top and bottom — and this summary walks through each pair with simple examples.
Class 1 Maths Chapter 1 Revision Notes: Finding the Furry Cat!
Chapter type: Pre-number concepts (no numbers yet — this chapter builds the position vocabulary needed before children start counting and measuring).
Key position words to remember:
Inside / Outside — inside means within the boundary of something (like inside a house or inside a bag); outside means beyond that boundary.
Under / On — under means below and covered by something; on means resting on top of the surface of something.
Top / Bottom — top is the highest point or level; bottom is the lowest point or level.
Above / Beside — above means higher than, without necessarily touching; beside means next to, at the same level.
What you should be able to do after this chapter:
1. Look at a picture and correctly say whether an object is inside or outside something.
2. Use “under”, “on”, “top”, and “bottom” correctly when describing where something is.
3. Use “above” and “beside” correctly in a full sentence.
4. Play simple position-word games (like the IN/OUT ball toss) and use the correct word for each outcome.
Remember: This chapter has no numbers or counting — it is entirely about describing where something is, which is the groundwork for shapes, patterns, and measurement later in Class 1 Maths.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to memorise anything for this chapter?
Just the eight position words (inside, outside, under, on, top, bottom, above, beside) and being able to use each one correctly in a sentence.
Is there a test on this chapter?
Class 1 does not have formal written exams on individual chapters under the NCF-2023 approach; teachers assess understanding through classroom activities and observation instead.
