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Class 4 Maths NCERT Book Chapter 3 Patterns Around Us

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     Let Us Count
Note for Teachers: Encourage learners to count using different ways of grouping 
and share their thinking.
Muniamma makes plates and cups. 
Number of cups = ____________
Gundappa has some land with tall 
coconut trees. 
How many coconut trees does 
Gundappa have? ___________
How do you know? 
Gundappa has plucked 5 coconuts 
from each tree.
How many coconuts has he 
plucked?________
How many coconut laddoos are there in the 
trays? ____________
How many milk pedas are there in the trays? 
____________ 
Muniamma has arranged coconut laddoos and milk 
peda in trays like this. All trays have the same 
arrangement. Trays are placed one on top of the other.
Patterns Patterns 
Around Us Around Us
Top 
View
Chapter
3
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Page 2


     Let Us Count
Note for Teachers: Encourage learners to count using different ways of grouping 
and share their thinking.
Muniamma makes plates and cups. 
Number of cups = ____________
Gundappa has some land with tall 
coconut trees. 
How many coconut trees does 
Gundappa have? ___________
How do you know? 
Gundappa has plucked 5 coconuts 
from each tree.
How many coconuts has he 
plucked?________
How many coconut laddoos are there in the 
trays? ____________
How many milk pedas are there in the trays? 
____________ 
Muniamma has arranged coconut laddoos and milk 
peda in trays like this. All trays have the same 
arrangement. Trays are placed one on top of the other.
Patterns Patterns 
Around Us Around Us
Top 
View
Chapter
3
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35
     Patterns with Money
Shirley and Shiv arranged their play money in 
some nice patterns as shown below.
Specimen
Specimen
Specimen
Specimen
Specimen
Specimen
How much money? ________           How much money? ________
How did you count them? Discuss in class.
Arrange play money of amounts 1, 2, 5, and 10 to show `36, `125, 
and `183. Ask your peers to tell how much it is.
Shirley and Shiv arranged their coins in the following ways. Write the 
number of coins in the triangles.
TWO WAYS
Shirley
3
5
Shiv
4
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Page 3


     Let Us Count
Note for Teachers: Encourage learners to count using different ways of grouping 
and share their thinking.
Muniamma makes plates and cups. 
Number of cups = ____________
Gundappa has some land with tall 
coconut trees. 
How many coconut trees does 
Gundappa have? ___________
How do you know? 
Gundappa has plucked 5 coconuts 
from each tree.
How many coconuts has he 
plucked?________
How many coconut laddoos are there in the 
trays? ____________
How many milk pedas are there in the trays? 
____________ 
Muniamma has arranged coconut laddoos and milk 
peda in trays like this. All trays have the same 
arrangement. Trays are placed one on top of the other.
Patterns Patterns 
Around Us Around Us
Top 
View
Chapter
3
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35
     Patterns with Money
Shirley and Shiv arranged their play money in 
some nice patterns as shown below.
Specimen
Specimen
Specimen
Specimen
Specimen
Specimen
How much money? ________           How much money? ________
How did you count them? Discuss in class.
Arrange play money of amounts 1, 2, 5, and 10 to show `36, `125, 
and `183. Ask your peers to tell how much it is.
Shirley and Shiv arranged their coins in the following ways. Write the 
number of coins in the triangles.
TWO WAYS
Shirley
3
5
Shiv
4
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36
Describe Shiv’s arrangement and write his numbers.
__________________________________________________________
Describe Shirley’s arrangement and write her numbers.
__________________________________________________________
Shiv has arranged his numbers in pairs. We call such numbers ‘even 
numbers’. 
Shirley’s numbers are called ‘odd numbers’.
Identify numbers between 1 and 20 as even or odd. You may draw the 
pairing arrangement of the numbers.
Odd
   
   
   
   
 Even
   
   
   
   
Note for Teachers: Encourage students to identify the pattern-number of objects 
that can be paired (even) and those that cannot be paired (odd).
Do you think all numbers in the times-2 table are even?
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Page 4


     Let Us Count
Note for Teachers: Encourage learners to count using different ways of grouping 
and share their thinking.
Muniamma makes plates and cups. 
Number of cups = ____________
Gundappa has some land with tall 
coconut trees. 
How many coconut trees does 
Gundappa have? ___________
How do you know? 
Gundappa has plucked 5 coconuts 
from each tree.
How many coconuts has he 
plucked?________
How many coconut laddoos are there in the 
trays? ____________
How many milk pedas are there in the trays? 
____________ 
Muniamma has arranged coconut laddoos and milk 
peda in trays like this. All trays have the same 
arrangement. Trays are placed one on top of the other.
Patterns Patterns 
Around Us Around Us
Top 
View
Chapter
3
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35
     Patterns with Money
Shirley and Shiv arranged their play money in 
some nice patterns as shown below.
Specimen
Specimen
Specimen
Specimen
Specimen
Specimen
How much money? ________           How much money? ________
How did you count them? Discuss in class.
Arrange play money of amounts 1, 2, 5, and 10 to show `36, `125, 
and `183. Ask your peers to tell how much it is.
Shirley and Shiv arranged their coins in the following ways. Write the 
number of coins in the triangles.
TWO WAYS
Shirley
3
5
Shiv
4
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36
Describe Shiv’s arrangement and write his numbers.
__________________________________________________________
Describe Shirley’s arrangement and write her numbers.
__________________________________________________________
Shiv has arranged his numbers in pairs. We call such numbers ‘even 
numbers’. 
Shirley’s numbers are called ‘odd numbers’.
Identify numbers between 1 and 20 as even or odd. You may draw the 
pairing arrangement of the numbers.
Odd
   
   
   
   
 Even
   
   
   
   
Note for Teachers: Encourage students to identify the pattern-number of objects 
that can be paired (even) and those that cannot be paired (odd).
Do you think all numbers in the times-2 table are even?
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37
Circle the odd numbers and put a square around each even 
number. Use the crayons arrangement, if needed.   
5
51 30
43
38
52
22
37
8
36
69
odd odd
even even
1
17
33
9
25
41
5
21
37
13
29
45
49
3
19
35
11
27
43
47
7
23
39
15
31
2
18
34
10
26
42
6
22
38
14
30
46
50
4
20
36
12
28
44
48
8
24
40
16
32
Which numbers are even and which are odd? 
Discuss. 
Crayons Arrangement Crayons Arrangement
Shirley observes an 
interesting even-odd pattern 
in the page numbers of her 
Maths book.
Explore your textbook and find out what Shirley has seen. Draw 
a square on the even numbers. Put a circle on the odd numbers.
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Page 5


     Let Us Count
Note for Teachers: Encourage learners to count using different ways of grouping 
and share their thinking.
Muniamma makes plates and cups. 
Number of cups = ____________
Gundappa has some land with tall 
coconut trees. 
How many coconut trees does 
Gundappa have? ___________
How do you know? 
Gundappa has plucked 5 coconuts 
from each tree.
How many coconuts has he 
plucked?________
How many coconut laddoos are there in the 
trays? ____________
How many milk pedas are there in the trays? 
____________ 
Muniamma has arranged coconut laddoos and milk 
peda in trays like this. All trays have the same 
arrangement. Trays are placed one on top of the other.
Patterns Patterns 
Around Us Around Us
Top 
View
Chapter
3
Chapter 3.indd   34 Chapter 3.indd   34 3/25/2025   11:54:05 AM 3/25/2025   11:54:05 AM
35
     Patterns with Money
Shirley and Shiv arranged their play money in 
some nice patterns as shown below.
Specimen
Specimen
Specimen
Specimen
Specimen
Specimen
How much money? ________           How much money? ________
How did you count them? Discuss in class.
Arrange play money of amounts 1, 2, 5, and 10 to show `36, `125, 
and `183. Ask your peers to tell how much it is.
Shirley and Shiv arranged their coins in the following ways. Write the 
number of coins in the triangles.
TWO WAYS
Shirley
3
5
Shiv
4
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36
Describe Shiv’s arrangement and write his numbers.
__________________________________________________________
Describe Shirley’s arrangement and write her numbers.
__________________________________________________________
Shiv has arranged his numbers in pairs. We call such numbers ‘even 
numbers’. 
Shirley’s numbers are called ‘odd numbers’.
Identify numbers between 1 and 20 as even or odd. You may draw the 
pairing arrangement of the numbers.
Odd
   
   
   
   
 Even
   
   
   
   
Note for Teachers: Encourage students to identify the pattern-number of objects 
that can be paired (even) and those that cannot be paired (odd).
Do you think all numbers in the times-2 table are even?
Chapter 3.indd   36 Chapter 3.indd   36 3/25/2025   11:54:08 AM 3/25/2025   11:54:08 AM
37
Circle the odd numbers and put a square around each even 
number. Use the crayons arrangement, if needed.   
5
51 30
43
38
52
22
37
8
36
69
odd odd
even even
1
17
33
9
25
41
5
21
37
13
29
45
49
3
19
35
11
27
43
47
7
23
39
15
31
2
18
34
10
26
42
6
22
38
14
30
46
50
4
20
36
12
28
44
48
8
24
40
16
32
Which numbers are even and which are odd? 
Discuss. 
Crayons Arrangement Crayons Arrangement
Shirley observes an 
interesting even-odd pattern 
in the page numbers of her 
Maths book.
Explore your textbook and find out what Shirley has seen. Draw 
a square on the even numbers. Put a circle on the odd numbers.
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38
Shirley notices that both the numbers, before and after an odd 
number, are even.
Shiv wonders if both the numbers, before and after an even 
number, will be odd. What do you think? Check and discuss.
Choose any 10 numbers in order without skipping any 
(consecutive numbers). Write whether they are even or odd below 
each number. What do you notice? Discuss.
Identify which of the following numbers are even and which are 
odd. Explain your reasoning.
Odd numbers  : __________________________________________________
Even numbers : __________________________________________________
30 300 78 415
46 154 67 99
20 21
67
83
75
91
71
87
63
79
95
99
69
85
61
59
57
55
53
51
77
93
97
73
89
65
81
68
84
76
92
72
88
64
80
96
100
70
86
62
60
58
56
54
52
78
94
98
74
90
66
82
Make two 2-digit numbers using the digits 1 and 6 without 
repetition.
______________________________________________
Identify the numbers as even or odd. Now choose any two 
digits and make 2-digit numbers in such a way that the 
numbers are even. _______________________________
Are there more even or odd numbers between 1 and 100?
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FAQs on Class 4 Maths NCERT Book Chapter 3 Patterns Around Us

1. What are patterns and why are they important in our daily life?
Ans. Patterns are repeated designs or sequences that can be found in nature and human-made objects. They are important because they help us make sense of the world around us, identify trends, and create order. For example, patterns in nature such as the stripes on a zebra or the petals of a flower can be observed and appreciated, while patterns in numbers help us solve problems in math.
2. Can you give examples of different types of patterns?
Ans. Yes! There are several types of patterns. Some common examples include: 1. Geometric patterns, which involve shapes like squares and triangles. 2. Number patterns, such as sequences like 2, 4, 6, 8, where a specific rule is followed. 3. Natural patterns, like the arrangement of leaves on a stem or the symmetry of a butterfly's wings. 4. Human-made patterns, such as those found in art and architecture, like tiles or brick walls.
3. How can we identify patterns in nature?
Ans. We can identify patterns in nature by observing the environment closely. Look for similarities and repetitions in shapes, colors, and arrangements. For instance, the way tree branches grow or the way waves form on the beach can show us natural patterns. Taking pictures or making sketches can also help us notice these patterns better.
4. How do patterns help in learning subjects like mathematics?
Ans. Patterns are fundamental in mathematics because they help us understand relationships between numbers and shapes. Recognizing patterns allows us to predict outcomes, solve problems, and make calculations more efficiently. For instance, understanding a pattern in addition can help us quickly find the sum of a series of numbers without having to calculate each step individually.
5. How can we create our own patterns at home or in school?
Ans. We can create our own patterns by using everyday materials. At home, you can use colored beads, buttons, or even drawings to make a pattern. At school, you might create patterns using shapes or numbers during math activities. The key is to choose a rule for your pattern, such as alternating colors or increasing numbers, and then apply that rule consistently to form a complete pattern.
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