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What’s in a Name? — Chapter Summary

CBSE · Class 3 · Mathematics

Summary of What’s in a Name? for CBSE Class 3 Mathematics. Part of the CBSE Class 3 Mathematics syllabus. Names can be studied by counting letters.

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Overview

Names can be studied by counting letters, finding the longest name, the shortest name, and grouping things in different ways. This chapter also uses marks on a wall to help count cows and sheep when numbers are not yet being used directly. Number names are important because they can be checked by co

Key Concepts

A mark is made for each

A mark is made for each cow that leaves the gate. When a cow returns, one mark is struck out. This helps keep track of animals without using number na

The longest name has the most

The longest name has the most letters. The shortest name has the fewest letters.

A number can be written

A number can be written in words. For example, 56 is written as Fifty-six, and it has 8 letters.

Objects or cards can be put

Objects or cards can be put into groups by a chosen feature, such as those that eat food and those that do not eat food.

Venkatanarasimharajuvaripeta is the longest place name

Venkatanarasimharajuvaripeta is the longest place name in India. Ib in Odisha and Od in Gujarat are the shortest place names in India.

Learning Objectives

  • Count letters in names and number names
  • Find the longest and shortest names in a group
  • Use marks to keep track of animals
  • Group pictures and objects by a chosen rule
  • Notice patterns in number names from 1 to 99

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in What’s in a Name? for CBSE Class 3 Mathematics?
Key topics in What’s in a Name? include Keeping Count with Marks, Longest and Shortest Names, Number Name Puzzles, Grouping Things and Name Length Games. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 3 exams.
How should I revise What’s in a Name? for Class 3 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 40 practice questions on What’s in a Name?. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

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