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Thousands Around Us — Chapter Summary

CBSE · Class 4 · Mathematics

Summary of Thousands Around Us for CBSE Class 4 Mathematics. Part of the CBSE Class 4 Mathematics syllabus. Thousands are used to write larger numbers.

40 questions56 flashcards13 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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Overview

Thousands are used to write larger numbers in the Indian place value system. Numbers are read and written in the order Thousand, Hundred, Tens, and Ones. Zero works as a place-holder and helps keep the value of a number correct. This chapter also shows how thousands appear in daily life, in counting

Key Concepts

The Indian number system was designed

The Indian number system was designed to write all numbers, however large, using just ten symbols. It was discovered in India around 2000 years ago.

Numbers are read and written from

Numbers are read and written from left to right in this order: Thousand, Hundred, Tens, Ones.

Zero shows that a place has

Zero shows that a place has no value. It keeps the digits in the correct position.

A number can be broken into

A number can be broken into the value of each place. For example, 1001 = 1 Thousand + 0 Hundred + 0 Tens + 1 Ones, 106 = 1 Hundred + 0 Tens + 6 Ones,

Arrow cards show how a number

Arrow cards show how a number is made from parts such as 3000, 400, 50, and 2. For example, 3452 is made up of the cards 3000, 400, 50 and 2.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand how numbers greater than 1000 are written in the Indian number system
  • Use Thousand, Hundred, Tens, and Ones to make and read numbers
  • Learn how zero works as a place-holder
  • Write numbers in expanded form and number names
  • Compare numbers using the value of each place

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Thousands Around Us for CBSE Class 4 Mathematics?
Key topics in Thousands Around Us include Reading and writing numbers up to 1000 and beyond, Thousands around us, Building numbers with tokens and arrow cards, Breaking up 1000 and regrouping. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 4 exams.
How should I revise Thousands Around Us for Class 4 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 40 practice questions on Thousands Around Us. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

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