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Shapes and Patterns

CBSE · Class 5 · Mathematics

Summary of Shapes and Patterns for CBSE Class 5 Mathematics. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Shapes can be joined, folded, measured, and repeated to make patterns. Some shapes fit together without gaps, while others leave spaces. Special flat shapes such as triangles, pentagons, hexagons, and octagons behave differently when they are placed around a point. Some quadrilaterals have equal adj

Key Concepts

Shapes that have equal sides

Shapes that have equal sides are called regular shapes. A regular pentagon has 5 equal sides, a regular hexagon has 6 equal sides, and a regular octag

Tessellation means covering a region without

Tessellation means covering a region without gaps or overlaps. Equilateral triangles tessellate, but regular pentagons and regular octagons do not tes

An equilateral triangle has all three

An equilateral triangle has all three sides equal and all angles equal. Regular triangles fitted around a point leave no gaps and no overlap.

An isosceles triangle has exactly 2

An isosceles triangle has exactly 2 equal sides and 2 equal angles. Such triangles can be formed by fitting 2 triangular pieces of a rhombus together.

A scalene triangle has no equal

A scalene triangle has no equal sides. It can be made by cutting an equilateral triangle in half.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify regular shapes and their equal sides
  • Tell which shapes tessellate and which do not
  • Compare triangles, kites, parallelograms, rectangles, and rhombuses
  • Recognize shapes made by folding, cutting, and joining paper pieces
  • Understand circle-based designs, cube painting, and shape puzzles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Shapes and Patterns for CBSE Class 5 Mathematics?
Shapes and Patterns covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 5 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Shapes and Patterns — CBSE Class 5 Mathematics?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 40 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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