Class 4 Maths - ODISHA
Thousands Around Us
The chapter 'Thousands Around Us' in the Class 4 Mathematics syllabus for Odisha (BSE) introduces students to large numbers up to 10,000. Children learn how to read, write, and represent 4-digit numbers using place value tables with Ones, Tens, Hundreds, and Thousands. This chapter builds a strong foundation for advanced arithmetic operations and is essential for real-life counting applications. For board exams, it is a high-scoring section that tests basic number sense, expanding numbers, and finding place values, making it crucial for young learners aiming for academic excellence.
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Introduction to Thousands
When we add 1 to 999, we get 1000, which is the smallest 4-digit number and is read as 'one thousand'.
Place Value of 4-Digit Numbers
Every digit in a 4-digit number has a specific place: Ones, Tens, Hundreds, and Thousands, starting from the right.
Expanded Form
Writing a number as the sum of the place values of each of its digits, such as 4352 = 4000 + 300 + 50 + 2.
Number Names
Reading and writing 4-digit numbers in words according to their place values, like 5024 as 'Five thousand twenty-four'.
Comparing Numbers
Rules to check which 4-digit number is greater or smaller by comparing digits from the leftmost place (Thousands) to the right.
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
In the Odisha (BSE) Class 4 Mathematics examinations, this chapter typically carries around 8 to 12 marks. Common question types include writing number names, expanding 4-digit numbers, identifying place values of underlined digits, and comparing numbers using symbols like <, >, or =.
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes after 999?
The number 1000 comes after 999, which is our first 4-digit number.
How do we write the place value of a digit in a 4-digit number?
Multiply the digit by its position value (1 for Ones, 10 for Tens, 100 for Hundreds, and 1000 for Thousands).
How do I compare two 4-digit numbers?
Always start by comparing the digits in the Thousands place. If they are equal, compare the Hundreds place, and so on.
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