About the Book

Step Into Mathematics is a comprehensive series for Classes 1 to 5 carefully designed in alignment with the latest ICSE curriculum. The series places special emphasis on the  recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, focusing on the holistic development of children during their formative years. 

The books nurture children's natural curiosity while gradually building essential mathematical skills such as:

• Number sense and computation
• Data handling and analysis
• Problem-solving and logical reasoning

Difficult concepts are explained through step-by-step instructions, using simple language and examples from daily life. This makes mathematics meaningful, engaging, and enjoyable for young learners.
Each chapter is designed around the Panchpadi Approach to ensure effective teaching and learning:

1. Aditi - Introduction
2. Bodh - Conceptual Understanding
3. Abhyas - Practice
4. Prayog - Application
5. Prasar - Expansion

The series is enriched with elements of 21•t Century Skills, Life Skills, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to make children future-ready and socially responsible.

The Salient Features of this Series are:

• Attractive Illustrations and Layout: Engaging visuals and child-friendly design to spark curiosity and interest in Mathematics.
• Let's Begin: A quick warm-up at the start of each chapter to revise concepts learned in the previous class.
• Concept Exploration and Exercises: Activities and exercises designed to help children understand, apply, and practice new concepts.
• Remember: Concise highlights of key points for easy recall and revision.
• Correct Yourself: Examples and guided practice to prevent common errors and strengthen understanding.
• Explore the Fun: Creative and playful tasks to connect reasoning with imagination.
• Let's Try: Challenge-based activities to break the routine and encourage problem-solving.
• Know Your India: Unique sections that connect Mathematics with India's culture, history, and everyday life.
• Tickle Your Brain: Special puzzles and problems to inspire out-of-the-box thinking.
• Mental Maths: Short, skill-based questions to sharpen calculation ability and reinforce learning.
• Connect Yourself: Opportunities to link Mathematics with life skills, value building, and problem-solving in daily situations.
• I Learnt: A summary of the concrete learning outcomes of the chapter to reinforce key ideas.
• Mixed Bag: A variety of questions to enhance learning and develop versatility in problem-solving.
• My Casebook: Real-life examples to help students relate concepts to their surroundings.
• Math Lab Activity: Hands-on, experiential tasks for deeper understanding of concepts.
• Worksheet: Additional practice sheets to build confidence and mastery over concepts.

It is our sincere hope that this series fulfills the expectations of students, teachers, and parents alike. We welcome suggestions and constructive feedback to improve the books further.