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Arithmetic (Entrance)

Class 5-8 level arithmetic for Navodaya and Sainik School entrance exams.

6 MonthsDuration 15Chapters54Topics
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01Number System and Place Value 5 topics
  1. Numbers up to crores
  2. Place value and expanded form
  3. Indian and international systems
  4. Forming greatest and smallest numbers
  5. Even, odd and prime numbers
02Roman Numerals 3 topics
  1. Roman symbols and rules
  2. Converting Hindu-Arabic numbers to Roman
  3. Converting Roman to Hindu-Arabic numbers
03Four Operations and Simplification 5 topics
  1. Addition and subtraction
  2. Multiplication and short cuts
  3. Division
  4. BODMAS and simplification
  5. Approximation
04Factors, Multiples, HCF and LCM 4 topics
  1. Factors and multiples
  2. Divisibility rules
  3. HCF and LCM
  4. Word problems on HCF and LCM
05Fractions 4 topics
  1. Types of fractions
  2. Comparing fractions
  3. Addition and subtraction of fractions
  4. Multiplication and division of fractions
06Decimals 3 topics
  1. Place value in decimals
  2. Fraction-decimal conversion
  3. Operations on decimals
07Measurement and Temperature 3 topics
  1. Length, mass and capacity
  2. Conversion of units
  3. Temperature: Celsius and Fahrenheit
08Time, Calendar and Money 3 topics
  1. Time and 24-hour clock
  2. Calendar problems
  3. Money and bills
09Percentage 4 topics
  1. Meaning of percentage
  2. Fraction-percentage conversion
  3. Percentage of a quantity
  4. Increase and decrease
10Profit, Loss and Simple Interest 3 topics
  1. Cost price and selling price
  2. Profit and loss per cent
  3. Simple interest
11Unitary Method, Ratio and Average 3 topics
  1. Unitary method
  2. Ratio and proportion
  3. Average
12Speed, Distance and Time 3 topics
  1. Relation between speed, distance and time
  2. Unit conversion (km/h and m/s)
  3. Journey problems
13Perimeter, Area and Volume 4 topics
  1. Perimeter of rectangle and square
  2. Area of rectangle, square and triangle
  3. Volume of cube and cuboid
  4. Cost problems
14Angles and Plane Figures 4 topics
  1. Types of angles
  2. Complementary and supplementary angles
  3. Triangles and their angles
  4. Circle and its parts
15Data Handling 3 topics
  1. Tally marks and tables
  2. Bar graphs
  3. Pie charts

About

You will be able to

  • Solve number system, Roman numeral and simplification questions without errors
  • Find HCF and LCM and solve word problems based on them
  • Calculate with fractions, decimals and percentages
  • Solve profit-loss, simple interest, unitary method, ratio and average problems
  • Solve measurement, time, speed, perimeter, area and volume questions
  • Read bar graphs and pie charts
  • Complete the arithmetic section of JNVST / AISSEE accurately within time

Who it is for

  • Class 5 students preparing for Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNVST Class 6)
  • Class 5 students preparing for Sainik School (AISSEE Class 6)

What you need

  • Studying in Class 5
  • Knowledge of tables up to 20 is helpful

Questions

How many arithmetic questions come in JNVST?

JNVST Class 6 has 20 arithmetic questions for 25 marks; AISSEE Class 6 has a larger mathematics section.

My child is weak in tables. Will that be covered?

Yes. Tables, quick multiplication and mental maths are practised daily from the first week.

Is the course in Hindi or English?

Both. Students can learn and take tests in Hindi or English medium.

How is progress checked?

Weekly chapter tests and full mock papers with a progress report for parents.

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