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Shapes and Patterns — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 5 · Mathematics

What Shapes and Patterns covers in CBSE Class 5 Mathematics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 5 Mathematics syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 5 Mathematics · 2026-27

Topics in Shapes and Patterns

1

Tiling and Tessellation

  • A regular shape has all sides equal.
  • A regular pentagon is a 5-sided figure with all sides equal.
  • Three regular pentagons placed around a point leave a gap, so regular pentagons do not tessellate.
2

Triangles and Their Properties

  • An equilateral triangle has all three sides equal.
  • Equilateral triangles also have equal angles.
  • An isosceles triangle has exactly 2 equal sides and 2 equal angles.
3

Quadrilaterals and Special Shapes

  • A kite can be made by folding a square piece of paper along a diagonal crease and folding two corners inward.
  • In a kite, Side 1 = Side 2 and Side 3 = Side 4.
  • These equal sides are adjacent sides.
4

Circle Patterns and Designs

  • A circle design can be made by joining points 1 to 11, 11 to 2, 2 to 12, and so on till returning to 1, using points marked 1 to 24.
  • Joining the endpoints of two diameters of a circle forms a quadrilateral.
  • The quadrilateral formed by joining the endpoints of two diameters is usually a rectangle.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Shapes and patterns in geometry

Tiling and tessellationRegular shapesTrianglesQuadrilateralsPatterns and weavingCircle designsCube connectionsShape puzzles

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Shapes and Patterns for CBSE Class 5 Mathematics?
Key topics in Shapes and Patterns include Tiling and Tessellation, Triangles and Their Properties, Quadrilaterals and Special Shapes, Circle Patterns and Designs. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
How should I revise Shapes and Patterns for Class 5 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 40 practice questions on Shapes and Patterns. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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