CBSE Class 5 · Mathematics

CBSE Class 5 Maths Exam Preparation

Build strong number sense and problem-solving skills early

Complete chapter-wise preparation guide for CBSE Class 5 Mathematics. Covers shapes, fractions, decimals, measurement, and data handling with exam tips for scoring full marks.

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80

Theory Marks

20

Practical Marks

2.5 hours

Exam Duration

11

Total Chapters

Chapter-Wise Marks Breakdown

80 theory marks
ChapterMarksDifficulty
The Fish Tale & Large Numbers8Easy
Shapes & Angles8Easy
How Many Squares6Easy
Parts & Wholes (Fractions)10Medium
Does It Look the Same? (Symmetry)6Easy
Be My Multiple, I'll Be Your Factor8Medium
Can You See the Pattern?6Easy
Mapping Your Way6Easy
Boxes and Sketches (3D Shapes)6Medium
Tenths and Hundredths (Decimals)8Medium
Smart Charts (Data Handling)8Easy

Topics That Appear Every Year

01Fractions — equivalent fractions and addition/subtraction
02LCM and HCF — word problems
03Decimals — addition, subtraction, comparison
04Area and perimeter of rectangles and squares
05Symmetry — lines of symmetry in regular shapes
063D shapes — nets of cube and cuboid
07Large numbers — place value up to crores
08Data handling — reading bar graphs and pictographs

Study Strategy for 90+

1

Practice 10 mental maths sums daily — fast calculation is key in timed tests

2

Fractions and decimals are the highest-weight topics — master these first

3

Draw diagrams for shapes questions — labelled diagrams get full marks

4

For data handling, always read graph titles and axes before answering

5

Attempt full practice papers weekly to build speed and confidence

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