The State Board of School Examinations (SEC.) & Board of Higher Secondary Examinations, Tamil Nadu is popularly known as the State Board of School Examinations, Tamil Nadu. The Board has been entrusted with the task of administering examinations for school students who are enrolled in the State Board. The mark certificates awarded to students in classes 10th and 12th are important and valuable documents for pursuing higher education and potential employment prospects.
Tamil Nadu State Board Class 6 exam dates will be published on its official website. Every year Tamil Nadu Board class 6 exam will be held in the months of February-March. Candidates can check the grading structure, duration, different types of questions asked, syllabus, exam pattern and result information here. To know more details of Tamil Nadu Class 6 exams go through this article.
Exam Summary
Tamil Nadu Class 6 Examinations will be held at a school level. The students who are registered in the schools recognised by the TN Board and the private students who are registered under the Tamil Nadu Board are eligible to appear for the exams.
According to the Tamil Nadu Board Exam structure, the students need to opt for five subjects from the following:
Tamil
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Science
One of which must be Tamil, and the other is English. Each subject’s pass marks account for 35% of the exam’s total score.
Class 6th examinations of the Tamil Nadu Board are conducted term-wise. There are a total of three terms in a year. The term-end exams are also denoted as listed below.
Term-1: Quarterly Examinations
Term-2: Half-yearly Examinations
Term-3: Final or Annual Examinations
Particulars
Details
Full Exam Name
Tamil Nadu Board of Examinations for Class 6th
Short Exam Name
TN Board Class 6th Exam
Name of the Board
State Board of School Examinations (SEC.) & Board of Higher Secondary Examinations, Tamil Nadu
The exams for class 6 is conducted for 2 hours or 120 minutes.
Exam Syllabus
Syllabus for Class 6 TN Board
Tamil Nadu Class 6 students are advised to download the recent and updated syllabus of 2021-22 for their reference. The syllabus is a valuable resource that will be useful throughout the academic year. It will be extremely important during final exam preparation since candidates will be capable of recognizing which topics have been completed and which have not by simply looking at the syllabus.
Students should take the five subjects as per the new exam pattern, one must be Tamil language, and the other mandatory subject is English. The subjects are
Tamil
English
Mathematics
Science
Social science
Tamil Nadu Class 6th Syllabus – English
Unit Number
Content Type
Chapter Name
Term 1
Unit 1
Prose Poem Supplementary
Sea Turtles
The Crocodile
Owlie
Unit 2
Prose Poem Supplementary
When the Trees Walked
Trees
The Apple Tree and the Farmer
Unit 3
Prose Poem Supplementary
The Visitor from Distant Lands
I Dream of Spices
Spices of India
Term 2
Unit 1
Prose Poem Supplementary
Sports Stars
Team Work
Think to Win
Unit 2
Prose Poem Supplementary
Trip to Ooty
From a Railway Carriage
Gulliver’s Travel
Term 3
Unit 1
Prose Poem Supplementary
Who Owns the Water?
Indian Seasonings
A Childhood in Malabar: A Memoir
Unit 2
Prose Poem Supplementary
That Sunday Morning
A Tragic Story
Brought to Book
Unit 3
Play
The Jungle Book
Tamil Nadu Class 6th Syllabus – Mathematics
Chapter Number
Chapter Name
Topics
Term 1
1
Numbers
Place Value Chart
Indian Method
International Method
Place Value of Digits In Large Numbers
Comparison of Numbers
Arranging the Numbers in Ascending and Descending Order
Use of Large Numbers in Daily Life Situations
Order of Operations
Estimation of Numbers
Whole Numbers
Properties of Whole Numbers
2
Introduction to Algebra
Introduction
Patterns
Patterns in Number Operations
Understanding Operations on Variables
Framing Algebraic Statements
Converting Algebraic Statements to Verbal Statements
Converting Verbal Statements to Algebraic Statements
Solving Unknown Through Examples
3
Ratio and Proportion
Ratio
Properties of Ratio
Simplifying Ratios of Same Unit
Simplifying Ratios of Different Units
Equivalent Ratios
Comparison of Ratios
Proportion
Proportionality Law
Unitary Method
4
Geometry
Line Segments
Construction of Line Segments
Two Lines
Rays
Two Rays
Angles
Naming Angles
Measuring Angles
Special Angles
Angle Measurement Using Protractor
Using Protractor to Draw Acute Angle,
Obtuse Angle and Right Angle
Very Special Angles
Points and Lines
5
Statistics
Data
Collection of Data
Types of Data
Organising Data
Representation of Data Using Bar Graph
Representation of Data Using Pictograph
6
Information Processing
More Figures In a Figure
Term 2
1
Number
Prime and Composite Numbers
Finding Primes of Numbers by Sieve of Eratosthenes Method
Rules of Test of Divisibility of Numbers 2, 3, 5, 10 And 11
Prime Factorisation
Division Method
Common Factor
Highest Common Factor
Common Multiple
Lowest Common Multiple
Problems on HCF and LCM
Relationship Between Numbers and Their LCM and HCF
2
Measurement
Conversion in The Metric Systems
Fundamental Operations on Quantities With Different Units
Measures Of Time
3
Bill, Profit and Loss
Bill
Verification of Bill
Preparation of Bill
Profit and Loss
Cost Price, Marked Price, Selling Price
Discount
4
Geometry
Types and Properties of Triangles
Construction of Parallel Lines
Construction of Perpendicular Lines
5
Information Processing
Conversion of Tree Diagrams into Numerical Expressions
Term 3
1
Fractions
Addition And Subtraction of Like And Unlike Fractions
Improper and Mixed Fractions
Addition and Subtraction of Mixed Fractions
Multiplication of Fractions
Division of Fractions
2
Integers
Introduction of Integers
Representation of Integers on a Number Line
More Situations on Integer
Opposite of a Number
Ordering of Integers
Predecessor and Successor of Integer
Comparing Integers
3
Perimeter and Area
Perimeter
Perimeter of a Triangle
Area of a Square
Perimeter and Area of Combined Shapes
Impact of Removing / Adding a Portion From/ to a Given Shape
Area of Irregular Shapes
4
Symmetry
Line of Symmetry
Translation Symmetry
Reflection Symmetry
Rotation Symmetry
5
Information Processing
Tamil Nadu Class 6th Syllabus – Science
Chapter Number
Chapter Name
Topics
Term 1
1
Measurement
Introduction
Length- SI Units
Mass – Beam Balance
2
Force and Motion
Introduction
Motion and Rest – Contact Force and Non-Contact Force
Types of Motion
Periodic and Non-Periodic Motion
Uniform and Non-Uniform Motion
3
Matter Around Us
Introduction
Physical Nature of Matter
Compressibility of Gases Compared to Liquids and Solids
Pure Substances and Mixtures
Separation of Mixtures
Filtering
Sedimentation
4
The World of Plants
Introduction
Plant Forms and Functions
Root System
Shoot System
5
The World of Animals
Introduction
Unicellular and Multicellular Organisms
Amoeba
Adaptation in Animals – Fish and Bird
6
Health and Hygiene
Introduction
Components of Food
Health and Nutrients
7
Computer- An Introduction
Term 2
8
Heat
Introduction
Heat
Sources of Heat
Temperature
Heat and Temperature
9
Electricity
Introduction
Cell- Primary Cells, Secondary Cells
Conductors
Insulators
10
Change Around Us
Introduction
Classification of Changes
Slow and Fast Changes
Reversible and Irreversible Changes
11
Air
Atmosphere
Composition of Air
Uses of Air
12
The Cell
The Structural Organisation of The Cell
Size of The Cell
Shapes
Plant Cell and Animal Cell
13
Human Organ System
Skeleton System
Sense Organs – Eye and Skin
Excretory System- Kidneys
14
Parts of a Computer
Term 3
15
Magnetism
Magnetic and Non-Magnetic Materials
Magnetic Poles
Properties of Magnets
Uses of Magnets
16
Water
Where and How Water is Found on Earth?
Composition of Water
Conservation of Water
Main Reasons for Water Scarcity
17
Chemistry in Everyday Life
Introduction
Fertilizers
Cement
Plaster of Paris
18
Plants In Daily Life
Plants as Food
Medicine Plants
Fibre Yielding Plants
19
Our Environment
Introduction
The Ecosystem
Biodegradable and Non-Biodegradable Waste
Pollution
Types of Pollution
How Can We Reduce Air/Water/ Land Pollution
20
Hardware and Software
Tamil Nadu Class 6th Syllabus – Social Science
Chapter Name
Topics
Term 1
History
What Is History?
Some Major Excavation Sites (Mmap)
And Sources of History (Infographic)
Human Evolution
Origins of Humans
Different Stages of Human Evolution
Stone Implements
Uses of Fire and Wheel
Significance of Rock Paintings
Indus Civilization
Discovery of Lost City – Harappa, Unique Features of Harappan Civilization, Do You Know The Hidden Treasures of Indus Civilization, General Facts About Indus.
Ancient Cities of Tamilagam
Poompuhar
Madurai
Kanchi
Geography
The Universe and Solar System
The Planets at a Glance (Infographics), Motions of The Earth, Spheres of The Earth.
Land and Oceans
Classification of Landforms (Infographics), First Order Landform, Second Order Landform, Third Order Landform (Side Headings Alone In Each Topic) Oceans (Infographics)
Civics
Understanding Diversity
Diversity in India, Social Diversity, Religious Diversity, Linguistic Diversity, Cultural Diversity, Unity in Diversity.
Achieving Equality
Inequality and Discrimination, Remedial Measures for Abolishing Inequality and Discrimination
Term 2
History
Vedic Culture in North India and Megalithic Culture in South India
Aryans and Their Home in India, Vedic Literature, Contemporary Culture in South India and Tamil Nadu, Megathalic Moments in Tamil Nadu
Great Thinkers and New Faiths
Rise of New Faith in 6th Century
Mahavira and Buddha
Similarities and Difference between Jainism and Buddhism
Hinayana and Mahayana Buddhism
Influence of Jainism and Buddhism in Tamil Nadu
From Chiefdoms to Empires
Importance of Sixth Century Bc(Bce), Gana- Gdoms, Janapadas and Mahajanapadas, The Causes for The Rise of Magadha, Dynasties of Ancient Magadha, Mauryan Empire, Mauryan Empire-India’s First Empire, Ashoka
Geography
Resources
Types of Resources (Info-Graphics), Resource Planning / Management, Conservation of Resources.
Civics
National Symbols
Natural National Symbols (Info-Graphics), Other Symbols of Our Country, National Flag, National Emblem, National Song.
Society And Culture In Ancient Tamilagam : The Sangam Age
Sangam Tamil Literature
Muvendars (Chera, Chola and Pandya)
Administrative and Socio-Economic Conditions of Tamilgham
Khalabra Period
The Post- Mauryan India
Introduction, Sources, Rulers of Indo Greeks,Rulers of Indo-Parthians (Pahlavas), Kushanas – Rulers and Contribution
The Age Of Empires: Guptas and Vardhanas
Sources, Foundation of Gupta Dynasty (Names of All The Kings)
South Indian Kingdoms
The Pallavas
Geography
Asia And Europe
Asia, Location, Physiographic Divisions (Headings Alone), Drainage – Major Rivers of Asia (Tabular Column), The Natural Regions (Flora & Fauna)
Globe
Directions, Globe, Latitude.S, Important Lines of Latitude, Longitude, International Date Line, Indian Standard Time.
Understanding Disaster
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Civics
Democracy
Do You Know Democracy – Flow Chart, Representative Democracy – Flowchart, Aims of Democracy.
Local Body
The Elected Representatives, Panchayat Union, District Panchayat, City Municipal Corporation, Special Features of Panchayat Raj, Role of Women In Local Self Government, Local Body Election
