Updated 6 August 2026·15 chapters

CBSE Class 5 Mathematics — Syllabus 2026-27

CBSE Class 5 Mathematics syllabus for 2026-27: all 15 chapters, with the topics in each. Starts with We the Travellers—I, Fractions and Angles as Turns.

About this syllabus

The CBSE Class 5 Mathematics course for 2026-27 has 15 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

CBSE Class 5 Mathematics — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	We the Travellers—I	Travelling: Then and Now · Reading and Writing Large Numbers · Comparing, Ordering, and Swapping Digits
2	Fractions	Comparing fractions from different wholes · Equivalent fractions · Fractions with the same denominator
3	Angles as Turns	Angles and Turns · Direction of Turn · Turn Problems and Reasoning
4	We the Travellers—II	Making sums equal · Fuel arithmetic and place value addition · Relationship between addition and subtraction
5	Far and Near	Choosing the Correct Unit · Millimetre and Centimetre · Comparing and Matching Lengths
6	The Dairy Farm	Multiplication Patterns and Place Value · Order of Numbers in Multiplication · Different Ways to Multiply
7	Shapes and Patterns	Tiling and Tessellation · Triangles and Their Properties · Quadrilaterals and Special Shapes
8	Weight and Capacity	Weight in daily life · Converting between kilograms and grams · Comparing weights
9	Coconut Farm	Multiplication and Division Are Connected · Mental Division Tricks · Division Using Place Value
10	Symmetrical Designs	Lines of Symmetry in Letters · Making a Firki and Checking Rotational Symmetry · Dots, Letters, and Turns
11	Grandmother’s Quilt	Perimeter: The Border of a Shape · Area: The Region Covered by a Shape · Finding Area with Square Grids
12	Racing Seconds	Seconds for very short activities · Comparing race times · Time taken for activities in seconds
13	Animal Jumps	Factors, multiples, and arrays · Common multiples from jumping games · Common factors from jump patterns
14	Maps and Locations	Finding Directions · Reading Routes on a Street Map · Metro Map Reading
15	Data Through Pictures	Pictographs and Scales · Child TV Reporter Data · Stock-Taking in a Shop

Preparation Strategy

Finish the textbook first — the prescribed textbook is the main source for school and board exams.
Keep a formula and definitions list — it makes last-week revision much faster.
Practise past papers — they show you the pattern questions follow.
Time your practice — attempt some papers under exam conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find CBSE Class 5 Mathematics Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 15 chapters of CBSE Class 5 Mathematics for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for CBSE Class 5 Mathematics exams?

Go through the syllabus first, then work chapter by chapter: learn the ideas, practise questions, and revise with notes and flashcards. Leave time at the end to revise every chapter once more under timed conditions.

Has the CBSE Class 5 Mathematics syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current CBSE Class 5 Mathematics course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

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