About the Book

Welcome to Maths Connect, a transformative Mathematics series from grades 1 to 5, designed specifically for Indian schools following the ICSE curriculum. This series transcends traditional pedagogy, offering an immersive, engaging learning journey that empowers students to excel in Mathematics. Maths Connect integrates physical and digital tools for hands-on, experiential learning. It covers a broad spectrum of methodologies, including the development of Mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills, the application of these skills to formulate and solve problems, and the recognition and use of connections among Mathematical ideas, Mathematics, and other disciplines. Maths Connect also emphasizes 21st-century skills, competency-based learning, and higher-order thinking Skills (HOTS) to prepare students for a rapidly evolving world. It promotes character development and contextualizes Mathematical concepts. Art integration, STEM Challenges, and Makerspace Activities are other unique features of Maths Connect, blending creativity with Mathematical understanding.

Designed for diverse learners, Maths Connect combines cutting-edge technology and innovative pedagogy to inspire a lifelong love of learning. It is designed to ensure that children build a solid foundation in Mathematics by connecting and applying Mathematical concepts in a variety of ways. To support this process, wherever possible, we have suggested integration of concepts from various themes and applied Mathematics to real-life situations in children’s daily lives.

The main objectives of teaching and learning Mathematics at the primary level are to:

• Develop mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills and apply these to formulate and solve problems.
• Acquire the necessary mathematical concepts and skills for everyday life, and for continuous learning in mathematics and related disciplines.
• Develop the necessary process skills for the acquisition and application of mathematical concepts.
• Create love and interest towards mathematics.
• Make effective use of a variety of mathematical tools in the learning and application of mathematics.
• Reason logically, communicate mathematically, and learn cooperatively and independently.

The series has been developed and designed keeping the above objectives in mind. This child-friendly series teaches Mathematics in such an interesting and comprehensive manner that even an average child has no difficulty in grasping the fundamental concepts of Mathematics.

Maths Connect combines various features to provide a unique learning experience for students. Here are the highlights of the series:

• Comprehensive coverage of key concepts and skills as per the ICSE curriculum
• Emphasis on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and logical reasoning abilities
• Incorporation of physical and digital manipulatives for hands-on learning
• Focus on real-world applications of maths through interdisciplinary connections
• Theme-based approach with topics revisited in increasing complexity across grades
• Child-centred methodology tailored to different learning styles and paces
• Spiral progression allows the revisiting of concepts with greater depth
• Integrated development of life skills like communication, collaboration, creativity
• Plenty of activities like discussions, projects, model-making, experiments, surveys
• Scope for contextualization and flexibility for teachers to adapt as per requirements
• Gradual progression from concrete to abstract concepts matched to cognitive maturity
• Usage of tasks to identify learning gaps and provide remedial inputs
• Alignment with 21st-century skills like critical thinking, creativity, and technology use
• Inculcation of values, attitudes, and generic skills integrated across learning areas

The Maths Connect series adopts an innovative and comprehensive approach for developing essential mathematical competencies, aligned with the ICSE curriculum and 21st-century learning needs. Embark on your journey through Maths Connect and unlock your full Mathematical potential. Enjoy the voyage!