About the Book

The series Illustrative Mathematics for Classes 6 to 8 (Middle Stage) is an exciting and innovative series, designed to meet the requirements of NEP 2020 and NCF 2023. This series is suitable for all schools affiliated with CBSE, New Delhi, and is also suitable for schools affiliated with various State Boards of Education, following the National Curriculum Framework. It emphasizes activities that correlate school knowledge with students’ everyday experiences. Each chapter has been crafted to conform with NCF’s Panchpadi, ensuring a comprehensive and cutting-edge learning experience. The concept-based, age-appropriate activities and assessment sections are based on Panchkoshas and Pramanas, aiming for the holistic development of the learner. To improve the learning experience, we have seamlessly incorporated 21st Century Skills and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into this edition.

Components of this series are:

• Illustrative Mathematics Books for Classes 6, 7, 8 (Middle Stage)

• Illustrative Mathematics Teacher’s Resource Books for Classes 6, 7, 8 (Middle Stage)

• Digital Support for Classes 6, 7, 8 (Middle Stage)

Salient Features of the Books are:

• A graded and spiralling approach, keeping in mind the age and level of understanding of the student.

• Each chapter begins with an exercise under the heading Warm Up, which refreshes the concepts learned in the previous class.

• Plenty of well-structured Solved Examples and graded exercises.

• Learn by Doing / Apply Your Learning / Think and Answer to enhance engagement, retention, and critical thinking skills while making learning more enjoyable.

• Puzzle Time encourages children to think critically, analyse information, and apply problem-solving strategies to find solutions.

• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for better understanding of the lesson.

• Value-Based Questions to inculcate moral values in children.

• HOTS questions to encourage logical thinking and develop problem-solving skills.

• Assignments under Mental Maths not only enhance mathematical and calculation skills but also cement the concepts learned.

• Competency-Based / Assertion-Reason Questions focus on students’ demonstration of desired learning outcomes as central to the learning process.

• Case Study-Based Questions inspire students to apply mathematical knowledge acquired to solve real-life problems.

• Art-Integrated Learning (AIL) enhances the linkage between mathematical concepts and art and culture.

• Things to Remember provides a quick review of the concepts learned in the chapter.

• Maths Lab Activity to acquire conceptual clarity through different activities.

• Looking Back into History highlights the contribution of famous mathematicians in the development of mathematical concepts. It helps students appreciate and humanize the joy and process of discovery.

Salient Features of Digital Support are:

• Chapterwise Worksheets for extra practice

• Chapterwise Mental Maths Assignments

• Maths Glossary with examples

• Chapterwise Summary

• Downloadable e-books (for teachers only)

It is hoped that the series will meet the requirements of students, teachers, and parents alike. Suggestions and constructive criticism for the improvement of the books would be highly appreciated.

— The Publishers By - Devleena Basu

CBSE

Class 8

Mathematics