NCERT Class 5 Mathematics Math-Mela: Chapter 13 — 13 Animal Jumps
This chapter, "Animal Jumps," from NCERT's Class 5 Mathematics Math-Mela, introduces fundamental concepts of factors and multiples. It uses engaging examples like a "magic box" and animal jumps to illustrate how numbers relate to each other. Students learn to identify factors by arranging numbers into arrays and understand that factors divide a number completely. The chapter defines multiples as the result of multiplying factors and introduces the concept of common multiples through the example of a rabbit and a frog jumping on a number line. It also touches upon prime numbers, like 13 and 37, which have only two factors: 1 and themselves. This chapter helps students build a strong foundation in number theory, crucial for future mathematical understanding in the CBSE curriculum.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 5 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Book | Math-Mela |
| Chapter | Chapter 13 — 13 Animal Jumps |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 371 |
Learning outcomes
- Identify factors of a given number by making arrays.
- Understand the relationship between factors and multiples.
- Define and find common multiples of two numbers.
- Recognize prime numbers and understand their properties.
- Apply the concepts of factors and multiples to solve simple problems.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Factors | Numbers that divide a given number completely. |
| Multiples | Numbers obtained by multiplying a given number by any integer. |
| Common Multiples | Numbers that are multiples of two or more given numbers. |
| Prime Numbers | Numbers greater than 1 that have only two factors: 1 and themselves. |
| Array | An arrangement of numbers in rows and columns. |
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Practice questions
- What are the factors of 10? Answer: 1, 2, 5, 10
- What are the multiples of 3? Answer: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15,...
- Find the common multiples of 2 and 4. Answer: 4, 8, 12,...
- Is 7 a prime number? Why or why not? Answer: Yes, 7 is a prime number because its only factors are 1 and 7.
Frequently asked questions
What are factors in mathematics?
Factors are numbers that divide a given number exactly, without leaving any remainder.
How do you find multiples of a number?
Multiples are found by multiplying the number by whole numbers (1, 2, 3, and so on).
What is the difference between factors and multiples?
Factors are smaller numbers that divide into a number, while multiples are larger numbers that the original number divides into.
What are common multiples?
Common multiples are numbers that are multiples of two or more different numbers.
What is a prime number?
A prime number is a whole number greater than 1 that has only two divisors: 1 and itself.
Can you give an example of a prime number from the chapter?
Yes, 13 and 37 are given as examples of prime numbers in the chapter.
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NCERT Class 5 Mathematics — Math-Mela — Chapter 13 — 13 Animal Jumps. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.