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 appropriate 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 to 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, this edition seamlessly incorporates 21st-century skills and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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

• A graded and spiralling approach that considers the age and level of understanding of the student.

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

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

• Learn by Doing / Apply Your Learning / Think and Answer sections enhance engagement, learning retention, and critical thinking.

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

• 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 problem-solving skills.

• Assignments under Mental Maths enhance both mathematical and calculation skills and reinforce concepts.

• Competency-Based / Assertion-Reason Questions focus on students’ demonstration of desired learning outcomes.

• Case Study-Based Questions help students apply acquired mathematical knowledge to 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 concepts learnt.

• Maths Lab Activity helps acquire conceptual clarity through practical activities.

• Looking Back into History highlights contributions of famous mathematicians, helping students appreciate and humanise the joy of discovery.

Salient Features of Digital Support

• 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 will be highly appreciated.

— The Publishers By - Devleena Basu

CBSE

Class 7

Mathematics