Class 5 Mathematics • Maths Mela • Chapter 7 • Reprint 2026–27
Shapes and Patterns: concept in one view
This original companion develops weaving patterns, tessellations, shape composition, polygons, three-dimensional forms, nets and spatial reasoning. Understand the model, work through the example, complete the hands-on task and justify every answer.
Learning goals
- weaving patterns, tessellations, shape composition, polygons, three-dimensional forms, nets and spatial reasoning
Worked example
A tessellation covers a surface without gaps or overlaps. Squares tessellate because their angles fit around a point.
Activity
Create a repeating tile using one or two polygons. Test whether copies cover the page without gaps.
Practice
- Why do regular squares tessellate?
- Name a polygon with six sides.
- Sketch one possible net of a cube.
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?
“Shapes and Patterns” is Chapter 7 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.