NCERT Class 2 Mathematics Joyful-Mathematics (English): Chapter 6 — Decoration for Festival (Addition and Subtraction)
This chapter, "Festival" from NCERT Class 2 Mathematics Joyful-Mathematics, focuses on understanding numbers by counting flowers for decoration. Students learn to combine tens and ones to form larger numbers, as demonstrated through Rohan and his friends collecting flowers for a celebration. The chapter uses a table to organize the number of flowers each friend has, illustrating addition with tens and ones. For example, Rohan has 10 flowers (1 ten) plus 2 flowers (2 ones), totaling 12. Suwali has 50 flowers (5 tens) plus 3 flowers (3 ones), totaling 53. The chapter visually shows how to add these numbers together, combining tens and ones to find the total. This practical approach helps young learners grasp basic addition concepts within the context of a festive occasion, reinforcing number sense and calculation skills essential for CBSE curriculum.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 2 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Book | Joyful-Mathematics (English) |
| Chapter | Chapter 6 — Decoration for Festival (Addition and Subtraction) |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 151 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the concept of tens and ones.
- Add two-digit numbers by combining tens and ones.
- Solve simple addition problems related to real-life scenarios.
- Reinforce number sense through counting and grouping.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Garlands | A wreath or string of flowers, leaves, or other material, worn for decoration or as an offering. |
| Decoration | The action of decorating or the state of being decorated; ornamentation. |
| Celebration | The action of celebrating an important day or event. |
| Flowers | The part of a plant that is often brightly colored and has a pleasant smell, and that produces seeds. |
| Tens | A group or set of ten. |
| Ones | A single unit or item. |
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Practice questions
- If Rohan has 1 ten and 2 ones, how many flowers does he have in total? Answer: 12 flowers
- Simran has 3 tens and 7 ones. How many flowers does she have? Answer: 37 flowers
- If Rohan brings 12 flowers and Suwali brings 53 flowers, how many flowers do they have together? Answer: 65 flowers
- Akash has 4 tens and 8 ones. How many flowers does he have? Answer: 48 flowers
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of NCERT Class 2 Mathematics Chapter 6?
The chapter 'Festival' focuses on understanding and adding numbers by using the concept of tens and ones, illustrated with flower decorations for a celebration.
How does the chapter explain addition?
It explains addition by combining tens and ones, showing how to group flowers into tens and then adding the remaining ones.
What is the total number of flowers Rohan has?
Rohan has 1 ten and 2 ones, which totals 12 flowers.
How many flowers does Suwali have?
Suwali has 5 tens and 3 ones, totaling 53 flowers.
What is the sum of flowers Rohan and Suwali have together?
Together, Rohan and Suwali have 65 flowers (12 + 53 = 65).
Which mathematical concepts are covered in this chapter?
The chapter covers counting, place value (tens and ones), and addition of two-digit numbers.
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NCERT Class 2 Mathematics — Joyful-Mathematics (English) — Chapter 6 — Decoration for Festival (Addition and Subtraction). Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.