Class 5 Mathematics • Maths Mela • Chapter 5 • Reprint 2026–27
Far and Near: concept in one view
This original companion develops length and distance using centimetres, metres and kilometres; conversions, estimation, comparison and route applications. Understand the model, work through the example, complete the hands-on task and justify every answer.
Learning goals
- length and distance using centimetres, metres and kilometres
- conversions, estimation, comparison and route applications
Worked example
1 km = 1000 m and 1 m = 100 cm. Therefore 3 km 250 m = 3250 m.
Activity
Estimate three walking distances, measure or map them with adult guidance, and select the sensible unit for each.
Practice
- Convert 4 km 80 m to metres.
- Which unit suits the distance between cities?
- A route is 6 km; 2 km 750 m is covered. How much remains?
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?
“Far and Near” is Chapter 5 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.