Preparatory Stage Math Worksheets (NCERT/KVS/CBSE)
Worksheet A: Concepts
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1 cm, 2 cm, 3 cm, 4 cm.
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Compare values and arrange in ascending order to develop magnitude sense.
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Triangle, rectangle.
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Triangle/rectangle have line segments; circle is curved throughout.
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Bucket.
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Capacity compares how much container holds; bucket > cup.
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10.
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Even numbers add 2 each step; 8 + 2 = 10.
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Leaf < twig < branch.
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Use the given qualitative cues to create a comparative sequence.
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10 steps.
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Repeated addition: 2+2+2+2+2 = 10 introduces equal jumps.
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Ball, cone (on curved side).
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Curved surfaces roll; flat faces tend to slide.
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Monday, Tuesday, Friday.
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Follow week sequence for temporal ordering skill.
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5-hole leaves; two leaves tie.
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Visual stacks: tallest at 5; count two instances.
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10 cm; 15 cm.
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Sum 1+2+3+4=10; add fifth 5 → 15; builds series sense.
Worksheet B: Computational Skills
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9.
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7 + 2 = 9 combines sets.
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3.
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5 − 2 = 3 models take-away.
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4.
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Complements: 6 + 4 = 10 aids mental addition.
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0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10.
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Add 2 repeatedly to model equal jumps.
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12; 9; 3.
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Fact family of 9, 3, 12 connects addition and subtraction.
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14 > 11.
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Greater value has more ones beyond the ten.
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15.
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10 + 5 = 15 supports tens-ones composition.
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13.
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8 + 2 = 10, then +3 → 13 consolidates mental strategy.
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₹28.
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7 + 7 + 7 + 7 = 28; early multiplicative thinking.
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3 cups.
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Partition into equal groups: 18 ÷ 6 = 3.
Worksheet C: Problem-Solving & Modeling
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Ruler.
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Ruler measures length; connects tool-to-attribute choice.
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Dog.
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Rule repeats 2 cats then 1 dog to build patterning.
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34°C.
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Compare magnitudes on Celsius scale.
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8 birds.
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3 + 5 uses real-life count aggregation.
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Paper clip < chalk box < full water bottle.
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Use everyday comparisons to reason about mass.
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11 cm.
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Pattern adds 2; 9 + 2 = 11; ties to growth observation.
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Butterfly.
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Compare 4, 2, 3; smallest is 2; builds data sense.
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17 seeds.
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Initial = used (6) + left (11) = 17 models inverse reasoning.
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Most: 7am; 4 more than 1pm.
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Max 6 at 7am; min 2 at 1pm; difference 6 − 2 = 4 supports comparison.
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Order: egg → caterpillar → cocoon → butterfly; 12 leaves.
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Sequence supports ordering; compute 3 × 4 = 12 via repeated addition.
Teacher Notes
Contexts are adapted from home–neighbourhood, plant–animal relations, soil/weather observations, simple tables and tallies, matching NCERT’s integrated, experiential pedagogy for early grades to grow reasoning, representation, and communication alongside skills practice.