NCERT Class 5 Mathematics Math-Mela: Chapter 15 — 15
This chapter, 'Data Through Pictures,' from NCERT's Class 5 Mathematics book 'Math-Mela,' introduces students to the concept of data representation using pictures. It begins with a scenario where two friends, Samaira and Kabir, collect data on how their friends spend time watching TV. They record this information in a table, which serves as a precursor to understanding pictographs. The chapter poses questions based on the collected data, encouraging students to interpret and analyze it. It then transitions to another real-life application: stock-taking in a toy shop. Joseph Uncle needs to record his inventory using pictures, facing the challenge of too many items. The chapter prompts students to suggest ways to represent this data effectively, hinting at the use of pictographs where one picture represents multiple items. This chapter aims to build foundational skills in data handling and visual representation, crucial for mathematical understanding in CBSE.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 5 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Book | Math-Mela |
| Chapter | Chapter 15 — 15 |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 238 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the concept of data collection and recording.
- Learn to interpret data presented in tabular form.
- Introduce the idea of representing data using pictures (pictographs).
- Solve simple problems based on pictorial data representation.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Data | Information collected for a specific purpose. |
| Reporter | A person who collects and reports news or information. |
| Notebook | A book with blank pages for writing notes. |
| Table | A set of data arranged in rows and columns. |
| Stock-taking | The process of counting and recording all the items in a shop. |
| Play items | Toys and games for recreation. |
| Board games | Games played on a board with pieces. |
| Sports items | Equipment used for playing sports. |
| Summer break | The vacation period during the summer season. |
| Pictograph | A graph that uses pictures to represent data. |
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Practice questions
- How many children watch TV for more than half an hour? Answer: This requires interpreting the table, which is not fully provided in the text. Assuming the table shows counts for 1 hour, 1.5 hours, 2 hours, and more than 2 hours, and the question implies 'more than 0.5 hours' up to 'more than 2 hours', the answer would be the sum of children watching for 1 hour, 1.5 hours, 2 hours, and more than 2 hours.
- How many children watch TV for less than two hours? Answer: This requires interpreting the table. It would be the sum of children watching for 1 hour and 1.5 hours.
- The number of children who watch TV for more than two hours is ________. Answer: This requires the specific data from the table, which is not fully provided.
- More children watch TV for two hours than half an hour. (True/False) Answer: This requires the specific data from the table for 'two hours' and 'half an hour' (or '1 hour' if that's the closest category) to determine if the count for two hours is greater than the count for half an hour. Cannot be determined from the provided text.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main topic of Chapter 15 in NCERT Class 5 Mathematics?
Chapter 15, 'Data Through Pictures,' introduces students to collecting, recording, and representing data using pictures, a concept known as pictographs.
What is a pictograph?
A pictograph is a way of representing data using pictures or symbols, where each picture can stand for a certain number of items.
Why is data representation important?
Data representation helps in understanding information easily and drawing conclusions from it, making complex data simple to grasp.
What kind of data is collected in the first example?
The first example collects data from friends about how many hours a day they spend watching TV.
What is the challenge faced by Joseph Uncle in the second example?
Joseph Uncle faces the challenge of representing a large number of play items in his shop using pictures, as making a picture for every single item is not practical.
What skill does this chapter help develop?
This chapter helps develop skills in data interpretation, analysis, and visual representation of information.
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NCERT Class 5 Mathematics — Math-Mela — Chapter 15 — 15. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.