Experts reviewing the textbooks found significant omissions in the mathematics curriculum, particularly in topics like decimal numbers, algebra, and ratios.

Experts reviewing the textbooks found significant omissions in the mathematics curriculum, particularly in topics like decimal numbers, algebra, and ratios.

Experts reviewing the textbooks found significant omissions in the mathematics curriculum, particularly in topics like decimal numbers, algebra, and ratios.

The NCERT is set to revise the textbooks for class 6 introduced this year, following criticism that the content provided is insufficient for students. Additional chapters will be added to the Mathematics and Social Science books to plug these gaps.

Last year, the Central government engaged an expert committee to develop a new set of textbooks based on an updated syllabus. These revised books were distributed to classes 3 and 6 this year. These books, including 'Ganitha Prakash' for class six became available only in August.

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However, experts reviewing the textbooks found significant omissions in the mathematics curriculum, particularly in topics like decimal numbers, algebra, and ratios. They also pointed to a limited number of training exercises for students in this book. As a result, a chapter on decimal numbers is confirmed for inclusion, though it remains unclear if additional chapters on algebra and ratios will be added.

The Social Science textbook will also see updates to include more comprehensive information. In the new edition, chapters on historical figures such as Ashoka and the Maurya Dynasty were notably condensed. Previously, students studied history, geography, and civics through three separate textbooks. However, the revised syllabus introduced a single textbook titled 'Exploring Society: India and Beyond'.