Class 5 Mathematics • Maths Mela • Chapter 6 • Reprint 2026–27
The Dairy Farm: concept in one view
This original companion develops multiplication strategies, factors, multiples, divisibility, arrays, distributive splitting, multi-digit products and word problems. Understand the model, work through the example, complete the hands-on task and justify every answer.
Learning goals
- multiplication strategies, factors, multiples, divisibility, arrays, distributive splitting, multi-digit products and word problems
Worked example
37 × 6 = (30 × 6) + (7 × 6) = 180 + 42 = 222.
Activity
Arrange 36 counters in different rectangular arrays and list the factor pairs they show.
Practice
- Find 248 × 7.
- List all factor pairs of 24.
- Is 135 divisible by 5? Explain.
Problem-solving checklist
- Write what is known and what must be found.
- Choose a diagram, model, table or number sentence.
- Estimate before the exact calculation where useful.
- Include the correct unit and check whether the answer is reasonable.
Frequently asked questions
Which current NCERT book contains this chapter?
“The Dairy Farm” is Chapter 6 of Class 5 Maths Mela (code eemm1), Reprint 2026–27.
Are the learning-material sheets separate chapters?
No. Fraction kits, shape sheets, number tokens, nets and cut-outs placed after Chapter 15 are supporting materials, not Chapters 16 or beyond.
Is this an official answer key?
No. It is an independently written learning guide. Use the NCERT chapter for the complete tasks and teacher-guided discussion.
Official sources
Source-checked against publication 0533 and the 2026–27 reprint. Legacy Math-Magic Book V titles are excluded.