Class 5 Mathematics • Maths Mela • Chapter 13 • Reprint 2026–27
Animal Jumps: concept in one view
This original companion develops factors, multiples, common factors, common multiples, arrays and number-pattern reasoning. Understand the model, work through the example, complete the hands-on task and justify every answer.
Learning goals
- factors, multiples, common factors, common multiples, arrays and number-pattern reasoning
Worked example
Multiples of 4 are 4, 8, 12, 16…; multiples of 6 are 6, 12, 18…; 12 is a common multiple.
Activity
Mark jumps of 3 and 4 on a number line to 48. Circle the places where both animals land.
Practice
- List common factors of 18 and 24.
- Find the first three common multiples of 4 and 6.
- Is 7 a factor of 56?
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?
“Animal Jumps” is Chapter 13 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.