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A Peek Beyond the Point — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 7 · Mathematics

What A Peek Beyond the Point covers in CBSE Class 7 Mathematics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 7 Mathematics syllabus.

167 questions60 flashcards4 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 7 Mathematics · 2026-27

Topics in A Peek Beyond the Point

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1. Smaller Units and Decimal Fractions

  • A unit can be divided into smaller equal parts to measure more accurately.
  • The unit length between two consecutive numbers on the ruler is divided into 10 equal parts to measure more precisely.
  • 10 one-tenths units make one unit.
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2. Reading and Writing Decimal Numbers

  • 705 is a whole number example with no fractional part.
  • 70.5 is read as seventy point five, short for seventy and five-tenths.
  • 7.05 is read as seven point zero five, short for seven and five hundredths.
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3. Comparing Decimal Numbers

  • When comparing decimal numbers, compare digits from the most significant place value down until digits differ.
  • The number with the larger digit at that position is greater.
  • If the whole number parts are different, compare those first.
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4. Zero Dilemma and Trailing Zeros

  • 0.2, 0.20, and 0.200 are equal.
  • Trailing zeros after the last nonzero digit do not change the value of a decimal number.
  • 0.2, 0.02, and 0.002 are different numbers.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Decimal numbers and place value

Need for smaller unitsDecimal place value systemWriting and reading decimalsComparing decimalsLocating decimals on a number lineAdding and subtracting decimalsMeasurement conversionsReal-world decimal examples

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in A Peek Beyond the Point for CBSE Class 7 Mathematics?
Key topics in A Peek Beyond the Point include Smaller Units and Decimal Fractions, Reading and Writing Decimal Numbers, Comparing Decimal Numbers, Zero Dilemma and Trailing Zeros. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
How should I revise A Peek Beyond the Point for Class 7 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 167 practice questions on A Peek Beyond the Point. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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