Class 1 - Playing with Numbers

Playing With Numbers is a comprehensive new series of Mathematics textbooks for Classes 1 to 8, which have been designed as per the requirements of the latest NCF with NEP guidelines. The content is designed to address all learners in the classroom irrespective of their skill levels or learning capabilities. The strength of the series lies in its simple language, easy presentation and a concrete approach that diminishes the anxiety often accompanying a more abstract approach in the teaching of mathematics. The primary focus is to make it a student friendly series.

THE SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE TEXTBOOKS IN THIS SERIES ARE:

Warm Up to refresh the concepts learnt earlier

Activities and Projects to facilitate hands-onlearning and consolidation of mathematical concepts

Think beyond questions interspersed frequently to encourage the learning of complex judgemental skills

Chapter Test/Assessment in each chapter to engage the students with concepts learnt earlier

Mental Maths exercises to develop quick response abilities in students

Model Test Papers for evaluation and self-assessment

Discuss section covering the topic being taught is included at appropriate sections to encourage discussion between the teacher and the students

Teacher’s Resource material in the form of solutions to difficult questions

Preeti Shandilya (author) has worked with numerous institutions as a mathematics resource person and developed several teaching modules for teachers, and interactive work­sheets and activities for children.

SHIVA KUMAR (co-author), has been teaching Mathematics for over twenty years and has authored several books on Mathematics for various publishers. He has extensive experience in mathematics textbook publishing, encompassing the various functions of writing, editing and reviewing. His specialization being preparation of both basal and supplemental mathematics programs, planning and presentation of lessons to students to facilitate smooth understanding of concepts and applications. He has successfully conducted several training programs and workshops in schools.