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Thousands Around Us

CBSE · Class 4 · Mathematics

Complete topic list for Thousands Around Us in CBSE Class 4 Mathematics. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 4 Mathematics

Topics in Thousands Around Us

1

Understanding Place Value System

  • The Indian number system uses only 10 digits (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) to write all numbers
  • Place value positions from right to left: Ones (O), Tens (T), Hundreds (H), Thousands (Th)
  • Each position has a value 10 times greater than the position to its right
2

Reading and Writing 4-Digit Numbers

  • 4-digit numbers range from 1000 to 9999
  • The leftmost digit represents thousands
  • Read from left to right: thousands, hundreds, tens, ones
3

Grouping and Regrouping

  • 10 ones = 1 ten
  • 10 tens = 1 hundred
  • 10 hundreds = 1 thousand
4

Comparing 4-Digit Numbers

  • Compare digits starting from the leftmost (thousands) position
  • If thousands digits are same, compare hundreds digits
  • Continue this pattern: hundreds → tens → ones

Key Concepts

One thousand is written as 10004Numbers can be written in expandedWhen we have more than 9To compare numbers

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Thousands Around Us covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 4 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.

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