The Fish Tale – Class 5 Maths Magic (Chapter 1)
Chapter Summary
“The Fish Tale” takes students on a journey to a fishing village.
Children learn about boats, fish sellers, weight, distance, and estimation in a fun way.
They use mathematics in daily life – counting fish, measuring, comparing prices, and drawing shapes like boats and nets.
Key Learning Concepts
Understanding numbers and estimation
Using multiplication and division in real-life examples
Identifying 3D shapes (boats, boxes)
Solving word problems through stories
🧮 Example Activity
Estimation Practice:
“There are 6 boats. Each boat caught 50 fish.
How many fish in total?”
👉 6 × 50 = 300 fishDistance Calculation:
“If a boat travels 20 km in one trip,
how far will it go in 3 trips?”
👉 20 × 3 = 60 kmMoney Calculation:
“A woman sells 5 baskets of fish at ₹120 each.
How much money does she earn?”
👉 5 × 120 = ₹600Weight Practice:
“A fish weighs 3 kg.
How much will 4 such fish weigh?”
👉 3 × 4 = 12 kg
🎨 Shapes in the Chapter
Children observe shapes used in real life:
Boat front = Triangle
Boat body = Rectangle
Net = Pattern of circles and diamonds
Fish body = Oval shape
🖍️ Activity:
“Draw a colourful boat using different shapes — label each shape and count how many you used.”
📊 Data Handling
🎯 Quiz (Check Your Learning)
Q1. What is the main concept taught in “The Fish Tale”?
a) Addition only
b) Multiplication and Estimation
c) Geometry only
➡️ Answer: (b) Multiplication and Estimation
Q2. How far can a fishing boat go?
a) 5 km
b) 50 km
c) 500 km
➡️ Answer: (b) 50 km
Q3. What shape can you see in the front part of a boat?
a) Circle
b) Triangle
c) Square
➡️ Answer: (b) Triangle
Q4. How does this chapter show maths in real life?
➡️ Answer: Through fishing, measuring, and calculating costs.