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We the Travellers—I

CBSE · Class 5 · Mathematics

Quick revision notes for We the Travellers—I — CBSE Class 5 Mathematics. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Reading and Writing Large Numbers

  • We use the same 10 digits (0-9) to write all numbers, including large ones
  • Place value system helps us understand the value of each digit in a number
  • TTh (Ten Thousands) comes after Th (Thousands) in the place value chart
2

Comparing and Ordering Numbers

  • Compare numbers from left to right, starting with the highest place value
  • A number with more digits is generally larger (except when comparing within same digit count)
  • When digits in higher places are equal, compare the next lower place
3

Rounding Numbers

  • Rounding helps us find approximate values that are easier to work with
  • Round to nearest tens: Look at ones digit. If ≥5, round up; if <5, round down
  • Round to nearest hundreds: Look at tens digit. If ≥5, round up; if <5, round down
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Real-Life Applications - Travel and Transportation

  • Different modes of transport cover different distances per hour
  • Walking: 3-5 km/hour, Cycling: 12-20 km/hour, Car: 40-60 km/hour
  • Train: 40-160 km/hour, Aircraft: 750-920 km/hour, Spacecraft: minimum 28,000 km/hour

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Key Concepts

We extend our place value chartWe use commas to separate groupsAny large number can be writtenTo find the nearest tenTo compare large numbers

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