Illustrative Mathematics With Manipulatives For Class 3 (A.Y. 2026-27)

ISBN/SKU: 9789369633098

Key Highlights

Illustrative Mathematics – Primary Classes

Illustrative Mathematics for Primary Classes is an exciting and innovative series based on the latest features of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023. This series is suitable for all schools affiliated with CBSE, New Delhi.

Each chapter has been meticulously crafted to conform with the NCF’s Panchpadi, ensuring a comprehensive and cutting-edge learning experience. The concept-based, age-appropriate activities and assessment sections are based on Panchakosha and Pramanas, aiming for the holistic development of the learner. To enhance the learning experience, we have seamlessly incorporated 21st-Century Skills and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into this edition.

Components of the Series

• Illustrative Mathematics Books 1 to 5 for primary classes (with online support)

• Illustrative Mathematics Teacher’s Resource Books 1 to 5 for primary classes

Salient Features of the Books

• A graded and spiralled approach has been used, keeping in mind the age and level of understanding of the child.

• Warm Up: Each chapter begins with the heading Warm Up, which refreshes the concepts learnt in the previous class.

• Maths Lab Activity: Helps children develop different problem-solving strategies.

• Puzzles / Riddles: Encourage children to think critically, analyse information, and apply problem-solving strategies to find solutions.

• Games / Activities: Offer fun, interactive ways to enhance skill development and deepen understanding.

• Art Integration Activities: Foster creativity, enhance comprehension, and connect mathematical concepts with Art and Culture.

• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Develop insights into critical issues around the world, such as poverty, inequality, and environmental sustainability.

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

• Value-Based Questions: Inculcate moral values in children.

• Fun Time: Contains out-of-the-box questions that challenge children’s understanding.

• Assignments under Mental Maths: Enhance mathematical and calculation skills and cement the concepts learnt.

• Competency-Based Questions: Improve analytical and logical reasoning, and observation skills.

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

• Manipulatives: Hands-on tools like cards, counters, strips, blocks, shapes, or beads that help children learn by touching, seeing, and moving objects.

• Two Model Test Papers: One for the Half-Yearly Exam and the other for the Yearly Exam.

Salient Features of the Teacher’s Resource Books

• Learning Objectives of the Lesson

• Overview of the Lesson

• Teaching-Learning Strategies

• Hints for Some Selected Problems

Salient Features of Online Support

• Animated Videos / Video Lectures

• Interactive Exercises

• Chapter-wise Worksheets

• Maths Glossary

We hope that the series meets the requirements of students, teachers, and parents alike. Suggestions and constructive criticism for improvement would be highly appreciated.

– The Publishers