Description:
The VIVA New Directions Mathematics curriculum is designed to foster holistic development in students, focusing on essential 21st century skills such as critical thinking, creative problem-solving, collaborative learning and digital-age literacy. Aligned with the National Education Policy (2020) and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (2023), this series for classes 6 to 8 also enhances other necessary skills like observation, decision-making and core concept understanding. Enriched with STEM-based questions and assessments, the series inspires curiosity and creativity, empowering students to become confident, independent thinkers ready for future challenges.
Key Features of the Textbook:
- Interesting start to every chapter through a real-life example in Let's Begin
- Emphasis on the concept clarity
- Solutions to some difficult NCERT questions given as examples
- Ample solved examples given for easy understanding of concepts and quick reference
- Questions including MCQs, Solve Mentally and Let's Evaluate to reinforce the concepts
- Thought-provoking questions covered in Thinking Skills
- Maths Lab Activities as per the CBSE guidelines integrated throughout the book
- Group and pair tasks and projects from real-life applications given to stimulate discussion among students and encourage them to coordinate with each other
- Reinforcement of concepts done through graded problems in the exercises
- Important results given in Remember boxes
- At a Glance given at the end of each chapter for quick revision
- Competency-based Questions to focus on skill-based and applicative thinking
- Questions based on Integrated Learning to link mathematics with other subjects
- Informative Case Studies to improve observation and problem-solving skills
- Sample Question Papers to assess the knowledge of students
- Questions/Concepts to improve application of mathematical principles in Reasoning in Mathematics
- Information to enhance digital-age literacy in Artificial Intelligence in Mathematics
- Practical tips and tricks to develop skills crucial for financial well-being in Financial Literacy
- Interesting digital content accessible using QR codes
Additional Teacher's Support:
Teacher's Manual:
- Lesson Plans
- Answer Key
- Worksheets with Answers
Digital Support:
- E-book
- Answer Key
- Interactive Exercises
- Lesson Plans
- Test Generator
- Worksheets with Answers
About the Author:
Rahul Sofat, with 25 years of teaching experience, is currently the HOD of Mathematics at Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute, Subroto Park, New Delhi-10. He is also associated with CBSE and NCERT.