Numbers 6 to 9
After learning numbers 1 to 5, we move to the next four numbers: 6, 7, 8, and 9. These are still single-digit numbers.
To show these numbers with fingers, we need both hands. For example, 6 means one full hand (5 fingers) plus 1 more finger on the other hand.
What is Numbers 6 to 9 - Class 1 Maths (Numbers 1 to 9)?
Numbers 6 to 9 are counting numbers that come after 5. Each one is one more than the number before it.
| Number | Name | Fingers Needed |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Six | 5 + 1 |
| 7 | Seven | 5 + 2 |
| 8 | Eight | 5 + 3 |
| 9 | Nine | 5 + 4 |
Solved Examples
Example 1: Show the Number 6
Question: Ria has 6 bangles. Show 6 with fingers.
Think:
- Show all 5 fingers on one hand
- Show 1 finger on the other hand
- 5 + 1 = 6
Answer: 6 is five fingers and one more finger.
Example 2: Counting to 7
Question: Count the days of the week. How many days are there?
Think:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Count: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Answer: There are 7 days in a week.
Example 3: Counting to 8
Question: Aman has 8 colour pencils. Write the number and name.
Think:
- Count the pencils: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- The number is 8
Answer: Number = 8, Name = Eight.
Example 4: Counting to 9
Question: Priya sees 9 birds on a tree. Count and write the number.
Think:
- Count each bird: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- The last number is 9
Answer: There are 9 birds. The number is 9 (Nine).
Example 5: What Comes Before 8?
Question: What number comes just before 8?
Think:
- Count: 6, 7, 8
- The number just before 8 is 7
Answer: 7 comes just before 8.
Example 6: What Comes After 6?
Question: What number comes right after 6?
Think:
- Count forward from 6: 6, 7
- One more than 6 is 7
Answer: 7 comes right after 6.
Example 7: Draw 9 Dots
Question: Draw exactly 9 dots and check your answer.
Think:
- Draw dots one at a time and count: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
- Count to check: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 ✓
Answer: 9 dots drawn correctly.
Real-World Applications
Where do we see numbers 6 to 9?
- 6 — legs of an insect (ant, bee)
- 7 — days in a week
- 8 — legs of a spider or octopus
- 9 — players in a kho-kho team on the field
Key Points to Remember
- Numbers 6, 7, 8, and 9 come after 5.
- Each number is one more than the number before it: 5+1=6, 6+1=7, 7+1=8, 8+1=9.
- We need both hands to show these numbers with fingers.
- 9 is the biggest single-digit number.
- After 9 comes 10, the first two-digit number.
Practice Problems
- Show the number 7 using your fingers. How many fingers on each hand?
- Write the number names: 6 = ___, 7 = ___, 8 = ___, 9 = ___.
- Draw 8 circles and count them to check.
- What number comes just before 9?
- Kavi has 6 toy cars and Dev has 9 toy cars. Who has more toy cars?
- Count backward from 9 to 6. Write the numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What are the numbers 6 to 9?
They are four counting numbers that come after 5: 6 (Six), 7 (Seven), 8 (Eight), and 9 (Nine). They are the last four single-digit counting numbers.
Q2. What is the biggest single-digit number?
9 is the biggest single-digit number. The next number, 10, has two digits.
Q3. How do I show 7 on my fingers?
Show all 5 fingers on one hand and 2 fingers on the other hand. 5 + 2 = 7.
Q4. What number comes after 9?
10 (Ten) comes after 9. It is the first two-digit number.
Q5. Is 6 more than 5?
Yes. 6 is one more than 5. On a number line, 6 is to the right of 5, so it is greater.
Q6. How many legs does a spider have?
A spider has 8 legs. This is a helpful way to remember the number 8.
Q7. How can I practise writing numbers 6 to 9?
Trace each number in your notebook several times. Say the name out loud as you write: six, seven, eight, nine.
