Class 4 Maths - ODISHA
Sharing and Measuring
The chapter Sharing and Measuring in Class 4 Mathematics for Odisha BSE students introduces children to the fundamental concepts of division as equal sharing and the basics of measurement involving length, weight, and capacity. Students learn how to distribute items equally among groups, understand remainders, and work with standard units like metres, centimetres, kilograms, and litres. This chapter builds essential daily life math skills and lays a strong foundation for advanced arithmetic tested in the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha examinations. Mastering these concepts helps students solve practical word problems easily.
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Equal Sharing (Division)
Sharing a total number of items equally among a given number of groups is called division.
Measurement of Length
Length is measured using units like metres (m) and centimetres (cm), where 1 metre equals 100 centimetres.
Measurement of Weight (Mass)
The heaviness of objects is measured in kilograms (kg) and grams (g), with 1 kilogram equal to 1000 grams.
Measurement of Capacity
The quantity of liquid a container can hold is measured in litres (l) and millilitres (ml).
Remainder in Division
The amount left over when items cannot be divided into completely equal groups is called the remainder.
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
In the Odisha (BSE) Class 4 mathematics assessment, this chapter typically carries around 6 to 10 marks. Common question types include simple division sums, unit conversion word problems (metres to centimetres, kilograms to grams), and practical word problems based on sharing items equally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert metres into centimetres?
To convert metres into centimetres, multiply the number of metres by 100.
What is the difference between sharing and grouping?
Sharing means dividing a total quantity into a fixed number of equal parts, while grouping means putting items into equal groups of a specific size.
What should I do with the remainder in a division word problem?
The remainder represents the left-over items that could not be shared equally, and it should be stated clearly alongside the quotient in your answer.
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