Updated 6 August 2026·22 chapters

ICSE Class 5 Mathematics — Syllabus 2026-27

ICSE Class 5 Mathematics syllabus for 2026-27: all 22 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the ICSE / ISC syllabus.

About this syllabus

The ICSE Class 5 Mathematics course for 2026-27 has 22 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

ICSE Class 5 Mathematics — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Revision	Understanding Large Numbers · Place Value and Face Value · Expanded and Compact Form
2	Indian Number System	Understanding Large Numbers · Place Value and Expanded Form · Successor and Predecessor
3	International Number System	Understanding the International Number System · Place Value Chart - International System · Converting Between Indian and International Systems
4	Roman Numerals	Basic Roman Numerals and Their Values · Rules for Writing Roman Numerals · Converting Numbers: Steps and Examples
5	Operations on Larger Numbers	Addition of Larger Numbers · Subtraction of Larger Numbers · Multiplication of Larger Numbers
6	Rounding Off Estimations	Rounding Off Numbers · Estimation in Number Operations
7	Unitary Method	What is the Unitary Method? · Direct and Inverse Variations in Unitary Method
8	Factors and Multiples	Factors and Multiples · Prime and Composite Numbers · Co-prime and Twin Prime Numbers
9	Fractions	Types of Fractions · Converting Fractions · Comparing and Ordering Fractions
10	Decimal Fractions	Understanding Decimal Fractions · Place Value and Expanded Form · Types of Decimal Fractions
11	Average	What is Average? · Finding Total When Average is Given · Special Cases and Mixed Numbers
12	Simplifications: BODMAS Rules	Understanding the BODMAS Rule · Order of Operations with Brackets · The 'Of' Operation
13	Percentage	Understanding Percentages · Converting Between Forms · Finding Percentage of a Quantity
14	Introduction to Negative Numbers	Understanding Integers · Number Line and Ordering of Integers · Addition and Subtraction of Integers
15	Geometry	Basic Geometrical Concepts · Types of Angles and Measuring Them · Triangles and Their Types
16	Measurement	Units of Measurement · Conversion of Units · Operations with Metric Measures
17	Perimeter and Areas	Understanding Perimeter · Understanding Area · Word Problems and Applications
18	Volume	Understanding Volume · Volume of Cuboid and Cube · Problem-Solving Steps
19	Money	Understanding Rupees and Paise · Converting Rupees to Paise and Vice Versa · Addition and Subtraction of Money
20	Time	Units of Time and Conversions · 12-Hour and 24-Hour Clock · Addition and Subtraction of Time
21	Data Handling	Pictograph · Bar Graph · Pie Chart
22	Patterns	Types of Patterns · Triangular Number Patterns · Square Number Patterns

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 ICSE Class 5 Mathematics Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 22 chapters of ICSE Class 5 Mathematics for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for ICSE 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 ICSE Class 5 Mathematics syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current ICSE 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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