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Lina’s Family (Measurement) — Chapter Summary

CBSE · Class 1 · Mathematics

Summary of Lina’s Family (Measurement) for CBSE Class 1 Mathematics. Part of the CBSE Class 1 Mathematics syllabus.

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Overview

Lina lives in a hut-shaped house in a hilly area. Her family includes grandparents, parents, and a brother named Shanbor. Family members, neighbours, and classroom friends are used to understand measuring, comparing, and finding objects that are taller, shorter, longer, heavier, or hold more water.

Key Concepts

People and things can be compared

People and things can be compared by height. Some are taller, and some are shorter. Lina stands on a stool because she likes to be tall, which helps i

A handspan is the distance from

A handspan is the distance from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the little finger when the hand is stretched open. It is used to measure the length

Fingers are used as another small

Fingers are used as another small unit for measuring short objects. They help when an object is too short for a handspan to measure well.

Some things around us may be

Some things around us may be shorter than a handspan, while others are longer. A handspan may work for some objects and not for all objects.

Weight tells how heavy something

Weight tells how heavy something is. A person’s weight is checked using a weighing machine.

Learning Objectives

  • To compare heights and find the tallest and shortest people
  • To use simple body parts like handspan and fingers for measuring length
  • To understand that some objects are longer than a handspan and some are shorter
  • To compare weight and understand that a weighing machine is used to check weight
  • To measure water using containers like jugs, glasses, bowls, cups, buckets, and bottles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Lina’s Family (Measurement) for CBSE Class 1 Mathematics?
Key topics in Lina’s Family (Measurement) include Family and Height, Measuring Length with Handspan and Fingers, Measuring Capacity and Saving Water, Amazing Fact. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 1 exams.
How should I revise Lina’s Family (Measurement) for Class 1 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Lina’s Family (Measurement). Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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