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Data Through Pictures — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 5 · Mathematics

What Data Through Pictures covers in CBSE Class 5 Mathematics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 5 Mathematics syllabus.

42 questions48 flashcards2 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 5 Mathematics · 2026-27

Topics in Data Through Pictures

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1. Pictographs and Scales

  • A pictograph shows data using pictures or icons.
  • A scale tells how many items one picture or icon stands for.
  • A scale helps record a large number of things using fewer icons.
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2. Child TV Reporter Data

  • Samaira and Kabir collected TV-watching data from 35 friends and recorded it in a notebook.
  • The data is arranged by time spent watching TV.
  • Questions can ask about more than half an hour, less than two hours, and more than two hours.
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3. Stock-Taking in a Shop

  • Joseph Uncle takes stock of play items a week before the summer break.
  • He records toys, board games, and sports items using a pictograph.
  • It was not easy to make one picture for every item because there were too many items of each kind.
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4. Two-Wheelers on the Road

  • Deepti noted the number of two-wheelers passing her house in one hour on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
  • Her pictograph uses 1 icon to show 3 two-wheelers.
  • The number of two-wheelers can be found by multiplying the number of icons by 3.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Data representation using pictographs and bar graphs

PictographBar graphScaleComparison of dataFood wastage dataDaily routine data

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Data Through Pictures for CBSE Class 5 Mathematics?
Key topics in Data Through Pictures include Pictographs and Scales, Child TV Reporter Data, Stock-Taking in a Shop, Two-Wheelers on the Road. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
How should I revise Data Through Pictures for Class 5 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 42 practice questions on Data Through Pictures. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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