NCERT Class 3 Mathematics Maths Mela (Sanskrit): Chapter 4 — गणितमेला
This chapter, 'गणितमेला' from the NCERT Class 3 Mathematics textbook 'Maths Mela', introduces basic arithmetic concepts through relatable scenarios. It begins with a story about Chirag and Nandini visiting their grandmother, highlighting their affection and activities like playing and listening to stories. A magic trick involving marbles is presented, leading to an activity where students hide and count objects. The chapter then transitions to a scenario where the grandchildren bring sweets (Balushahi) for their grandmother. Through this, it illustrates addition (7 + 5) and subtraction (7 - 5) of quantities. The text encourages students to engage with these concepts practically, reinforcing the idea that mathematics is an integral part of daily life and learning.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 3 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Book | Maths Mela (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 4 — गणितमेला |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 362 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the concept of addition through real-life examples.
- Understand the concept of subtraction through real-life examples.
- Practice counting and grouping objects.
- Relate mathematical operations to everyday situations.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| मातामही | Grandmother |
| प्रीणीतः | Likes/Loves |
| क्रीडितुं | To play |
| शिक्षितुं | To teach/learn |
| कथाश्रवणं | Listening to stories |
| क्रियाकलापः | Activity |
| मार्बल्स् | Marbles |
| प्रच्छादयतु | Hide |
| गुप्तबीजानि | Hidden seeds/objects |
| मधुरम् | Sweets |
| बालुशाही | A type of Indian sweet |
| आहत्य | In total/altogether |
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Practice questions
- If you have 7 Balushahi and your friend has 5 Balushahi, how many do you have in total? Answer: 12 Balushahi
- If you had 7 Balushahi and ate 2, how many are left? Answer: 5 Balushahi
- What is the sum of 9 and 1? Answer: 10
- What is the difference between 20 and 7? Answer: 13
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of Chapter 4 of NCERT Class 3 Mathematics?
Chapter 4, 'गणितमेला', focuses on introducing basic addition and subtraction concepts through relatable stories and activities.
What kind of activities are included in the chapter?
The chapter includes a magic trick with marbles, counting hidden objects, and solving problems related to quantities of sweets (Balushahi).
What mathematical operations are taught in this chapter?
The chapter introduces and practices simple addition (e.g., 7 + 5) and subtraction (e.g., 7 - 5).
What is the purpose of the magic trick activity?
The magic trick activity aims to engage students and subtly introduce the idea of finding unknown numbers or performing calculations.
How does the chapter relate mathematics to daily life?
It uses scenarios like grandchildren bringing sweets for their grandmother to demonstrate how math is used in everyday situations.
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NCERT Class 3 Mathematics — Maths Mela (Sanskrit) — Chapter 4 — गणितमेला. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.