About the Book

Mathematics is used as a problem solver in every field Of life. Mathematics plays a important role in our lives. In fact, mathematics is involved directly or indirectly in whatever we do on a day-to-day basis. Mathematics is considered the mother of all
sclences.

The series Exploring Mathematics (Books 1 to 8) is a series of 8 books, meant for Primary and Middle Classes. It is in strict accordance with the latest National Curriculum Framework prepared by the NCERT and various State Boards
following the National Curriculum Framework. This series is suitable for all schools affiliated to CBSE. This series presents mathematical concepts in an engaging and exciting format. Problem solving, cooperative learning activities and games make the learmng process fun for the pupils and ensure they remain enthusiastic and keen to develop their skill further. Each topic adopts a spiraled and scaffolding approach that provides students with strong foundation of each concept before undertaking more challenging activities that are aimed at reinforcing skills and developing higher order thinking skills.

The components of this series are:

• Exploring Mathematics Course Books, Books I to 8
• Exploring Mathematics Teacher's Resource Books I to 5.
• Online Support for Books I to 8

Salient Features of the Course Books (1—5) are:

Let us Recall to recapitulate the concepts learnt so far.
Try These for cementing the concept just discussed.
Step-by-Step Approach to consolidate understanding Of new concepts.
Important Tips to highlight the important facts.
Challenge section contains questions which trigger the analytical reasoning Of the learners.
Mental Maths to enhance the mental agility Of the learners.
Let us Have Fun section contains out of the Way questions, to develop life skill in the learners.
Project to connect maths with day-to-day life.
Worksheet to help the leamer comprehend the concepts fully and to improve the mathematical and calculation skills.
Value Based Questions to inculcate moral values in the children.
Maths Lab Activity to develop concepts, through different activities.
Two Model Test Papers at appropriate places for Half-yearly Examination and Yearly Examination.
Four Periodic Test Papers for Periodic Assessment.
HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) questions to encourage out of the box thinking and looking at creative solutions.

Salient Features Of the Teacher's Resource Books are:

• Learning Objective of the lessons
• Review/background knowledge
• Overview of the lessons
• New Vocabulary (to be introduced)
• Teaching-learning materials
• Teaching-learning strategies
• Evaluation and Assessment
• Hints to selected Problems

Salient Features of Online Support are:
• Chapterwise Worksheets with Solutions
• Chapterwise Mental Maths Assignments
• Classwise Downloadable e-books (for teachers only)

We hope that the present series of mathematics meets with all the needs and requirements Of the teaching-learning. Our sincere thanks to the dedicated team of editors, designers and production people at Goyal Brothers Prakashan for their untiring efforts. Our special thanks to several teachers for their feedback and suggestions.

We welcome all suggestions and constructive criticism for the improvement of the books.
— Authors