Class 5 Full Syllabus Overview

Updated on 11 March 2021

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Updated on 11 March 2021

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CBSE class 5 exam is around the corner and so students are preparing for their exam in full swing. It is important that students prepare thoroughly for this exam as class 5 holds the base for future classes. The concepts which students learn in this class will be useful for them to build a strong foundation and score the best grades in the upcoming classes as well. However, the first step to excel in any examination is to read the complete syllabus.

The syllabus plays a vital role in exam preparation as after knowing the syllabus students will be well aware of the examination. They must first read the syllabus carefully and understand the chapters that will be asked in the examination. So, through this article, we will provide the entire Class 5 syllabus overview so that students can refer to this and understand the exam better.

There are four main subjects for CBSE class 5:-

Maths
English
Hindi
Environmental Studies

Refer to the subject-wise syllabus for CBSE Class 5 Below:

1. Maths

Maths is one of the most important and interesting subjects however many students find it difficult to score in math as there are multiple formulas and logic involved. However, students must first read the syllabus and only then proceed with problem-solving.

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Chapter Number	Chapter Name
1.	The Fish Tale
2.	Shapes and Angles
3.	How many squares?
4.	Parts and Wholes
5.	Does it look the same?
6.	Be my Multiple, I will be your Factor
7.	Can you see the pattern?
8.	Mapping your way?
9.	Boxes and Sketches
10.	Tenths and Hundreds
11.	Area and its Boundary
12.	Smart Charts
13.	Ways to Multiply and Divide
14.	How big? How Heavy?

Students must note that the Maths Chapters in Hindi medium are the same as above. Refer to the Maths Chapters from Hindi Medium Below:

Chapter Number	Chapter Name
1.	मछली उछली
2.	कोण और आकृतियाँ
3.	कितने वर्ग?
4.	हिस्से और पूरे
5.	क्या यह एक जैसा दिखता है?
6.	मैं तेरा गुणनखंड, गुणज तू मेरा
7.	क्या तुम पैटर्न देख सकते हो?
8.	नक्शा
9.	डिब्बे और स्कैच
10.	दसवाँ और सौवाँ भाग
11.	क्षेत्रफल और घेरा
12.	स्मार्ट चार्ट
13.	गुणा और भाग करने के तरीके
14.	कितना बड़ा? कितना भारी?

2. English

Apart from understanding the entire syllabus, students must practice their Vocabulary and writing skills to score good marks in English. This is because CBSE tests student’s proficiency in English by evaluating their grammar, vocabulary and creative writing skills.

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Refer to the CBSE class 5 English Syllabus Below:

Chapter 1: Wonderful Waste!

Poem: Ice-Cream Man

Chapter 2: Flying Together

Poem: Teamwork

Chapter 3: Robinson Crusoe: Discovers a footprint

Poem: My Shadow

Chapter 4: My Elder Brother

Poem: Crying

Chapter 5: Rip Van Winkle

Poem: The Lazy Frog

Chapter 6: The Talkative Barber

Poem: Class Discussion

Chapter 7: Gulliver’s Travels

Poem: Topsy-turvy Land

Chapter 8: The Little Bully

Poem: Nobody’s Friend

Chapter 9: Sing a Song of people

Chapter 10: Who will be Ningthou?

Poem: Malu Bhalu

3. Hindi

Hindi can be a tough subject for many students and so they need to carefully learn this subject as even a single mistake can cost them to lose their marks.

Refer to the CBSE Class 5 Hindi Syllabus below:

Topics	Chapter No	Chapter Name
अपनी–अपनी रंगतें	1.	राख की रस्सी
	2.	फसलों के त्योहार
	3.	खिलौनेवाला
	4.	नन्हा फनकार
	5.	जहाँ चाह वहाँ राह
बात का सफ़र	6.	चिट्ठी का सफ़र
	7.	डाकिए की कहानी,कुँवरसिंह की जुबानी
	8.	वे दिन भी क्या दिन थे विज्ञान
	9.	एक माँ की बेबसी
मजाखटोला	10.	एक दिन की बादशाहत
	11.	चावल की रोटियाँ
	12.	गुरु और चेला
	13.	स्वामी की दादी
आस-पास	14.	बाघ आया उस रात
	15.	बिशन की दिलेरी
	16.	पानी रे पानी
	17.	छोटी-सी हमारी नदी
	18.	चुनौती हिमालय की

Students can refer to the “Rimjhim Book” to study this subject as NCERT has itself prescribed this book for CBSE class 5.

4. Environmental Studies

Students must solve sample papers to score good grades in this section. Practice is the key to learn this subject easily.

Refer to the CBSE Class 5 EVS Syllabus below:

Chapter Number	Chapter Name
1.	Super Senses
2.	A snake charmer’s story
3.	From Testing to Digesting
4.	Mangoes Round the Year
5.	Seeds and Seeds
6.	Every Drop Counts
7.	Experiments with water
8.	A treat for Mosquitos
9.	Up You Go!
10.	Walls Tell Stories
11.	Sunita In Space
12.	What if it Finishes….?
13.	A Shelter so High!
14.	When the Earth Shook!
15.	Blow Hot, Blow Cold
16.	Have you seen such scenes around you?
17.	Across the Wall
18.	No Place for Us?
19.	A Seed Tells a Farmer’s Story
20.	Whose Forests?
21.	Like Father, Like Daughter
22.	On the Move Again

CBSE Class 5 exam is scheduled for May 2021. Students must check the official website of CBSE for important exam-related updates. We have shared the complete CBSE class 5 syllabus above. Candidates can refer to this syllabus to understand the exam pattern and structure. Along with this, refer to the correct books as suggested by CBSE. Focus on NCERT textbooks first and be thorough with all the concepts. Solve each chapter with full focus and take guidance from your teachers. Good luck!

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