Class 1 Maths Chapter 7, Lina’s Family (Measurement), introduces Lina’s hill-village family to teach comparisons of length, height, thickness, weight, and capacity — tallest/shortest, longest/shortest, thickest/thinnest, heavier/lighter — along with measuring length in handspans and footsteps, and filling jugs with cups.
What Class 1 Mathematics Chapter 7 Covers
Tall/Short, Long/Short, and Thick/Thin: Comparing heights of family members, lengths of ropes and pencils, and thickness of tree trunks, braids, and books.
Measuring with Handspans & Footsteps: Measuring tables, mats, and classroom walls using non-standard body units (handspans and footsteps).
Heavier/Lighter & Capacity (Cups and Jugs): Observing which side of a see-saw goes down (heavier vs lighter) and comparing which bucket, jug, or bottle holds more water.
Exercises in Chapter 7
- Let us Do — Length & Thickness (Pages 74–79): Tick the tallest/longest/thickest item and measure objects in handspans.
- Heavier/Lighter & Water Vessels (Pages 80–84): Circle the heavier object on the see-saw and order containers by how much water they hold.
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FAQ
Which side of a see-saw goes down when two objects are placed on it?
The side with the heavier object goes down, and the side with the lighter object goes up.
How can you measure the length of your study table without a scale?
By counting how many handspans or pencil-lengths fit along the edge of the table.