NCERT Class 1 Mathematics Joyful-Mathematics (English): Chapter 6 — Vegetable Farm (Addition and Subtraction up to 20)
This chapter, 'Addition up to 20', from NCERT's Joyful Mathematics for Class 1, focuses on introducing the concept of addition with practical examples. It uses a story about Rumi and Shami collecting vegetables to illustrate adding quantities. The chapter presents problems involving adding tomatoes, carrots, and radishes, encouraging students to find the total number of items. For instance, it shows how 7 tomatoes and 5 tomatoes together make 12. The chapter also includes a 'Project Work' section, prompting students to plant a vegetable sapling, care for it, and share their experiences, fostering a connection with nature and practical learning. This chapter helps students build foundational skills in addition within the context of real-life scenarios, crucial for their CBSE mathematics journey.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 1 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Book | Joyful-Mathematics (English) |
| Chapter | Chapter 6 — Vegetable Farm (Addition and Subtraction up to 20) |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 123 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the concept of addition using real-life examples.
- Solve addition problems involving quantities up to 20.
- Practice adding two numbers to find the total.
- Engage in a hands-on project related to planting and caring for a sapling.
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Practice questions
- Rumi picked 7 tomatoes and Shami picked 5 tomatoes. How many tomatoes did they pick altogether? Answer: 12 tomatoes
- There are 9 carrots in one basket and 4 carrots in another. What is the total number of carrots? Answer: 13 carrots
- If there are 8 radishes in one basket and 8 radishes in another, how many radishes are there in total? Answer: 16 radishes
Frequently asked questions
What is the main concept taught in NCERT Class 1 Mathematics Chapter 7?
Chapter 7, 'Addition up to 20', introduces the concept of addition using practical examples and real-life scenarios.
What kind of problems are included in this chapter?
The chapter includes problems on adding quantities of vegetables like tomatoes, carrots, and radishes.
What is the 'Project Work' in this chapter?
The project work encourages students to plant a vegetable sapling, care for it, and share their experiences.
What is the maximum number range for addition in this chapter?
The chapter focuses on addition problems that result in totals up to 20.
What is the purpose of the story about Rumi and Shami?
The story helps students visualize and understand the concept of addition by combining the vegetables they collected.
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NCERT Class 1 Mathematics — Joyful-Mathematics (English) — Chapter 6 — Vegetable Farm (Addition and Subtraction up to 20). Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.