Class 5 Full Syllabus Overview

CBSE Class 5 Published on 11 March 2021

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:- 


  1. Maths 
  2. English 
  3. Hindi 
  4. 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!