Mathematics is used as a problem solver in every field of life. Mathematics plays a very important role in our lives. In fact, mathematics is involved directly or indirectly in whatever we do on a day-to-day basis. Mathematics is considered the mother of all sciences.

The series Progress in Mathematics (Primer A & B, Books 1 to 8) is a series of 10 books, meant for Pre-Primary, Primary and Middle Classes. It is in strict accordance with the latest National Curriculum Framework prepared by the NCERT and various State Boards following the National Curriculum Framework. It is also in compliance with the CCE pattern set by the CBSE, thereby making the series suitable for all schools affiliated to CBSE. This series presents mathematical concepts in an engaging and exciting format. Problem solving, cooperative learning activities and games make the learning process fun for the pupils and ensure they remain enthusiastic and keen to develop their skill further. Each topic adopts a spiraled and scaffolding approach that provides students with strong foundation of each concept before undertaking more challenging activities that are aimed at reinforcing skills and developing higher order thinking skills.

The components of this series are

• Progress in Mathematics Course Books, Primer A & B, Books 1 to 8

• Progress in Mathematics Practice Books with Mental Maths, Books 1 to 8.

• Progress in Mathematics Teacher's Resource Books 1 to 5.

• Interactive and Animated CDs for Primer A & B, Books 1 to 8.

• Online Support for Books 1 to 8
  

Salient Features of the Course Books (1-5) are

• Let us Recall to recapitulate the concepts learnt so far.

• Try These for cementing the concept just discussed.

• Step-by-Step Approach to consolidate understanding of new concepts.

• Important Tips to highlight the important facts.

• Challenge section contains questions which trigger the analytical reasoning of the learners.

• Mental Maths to enhance the mental agility of the learners.

• Let us Have Fun section contains out of the way questions, to develop life skill in the learners.

• Project to connect maths with day-to-day life.

• Worksheet to help the learner comprehend the concepts fully and to improve the mathematical and calculation skills.

• Value Based Questions to inculcate moral values in the children.

• Maths Lab Activity to develop concepts, through different activities.

• Two Assignments at appropriate places for Summative Assessments 1&2.

• HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) questions to encourage out of the box thinking and looking at creative solutions.

Salient Features of the Practice Books are

• Worksheets designed to provide drilling for deeper understanding of the concepts with ample space for writing solutions

•  Assignments for mental maths

Salient Features of the Teacher's Resource Books are

• Learning Objective of the lessons

• Review/background knowledge

• Overview of the lessons

• New Vocabulary (to be introduced)

• Teaching-learning materials

• Teaching-learning strategies

• Evaluation and Assessment

• Hints to selected Problems

Salient Features of the CDs are

• Animated lessons for better understanding of concepts

• Interactive Exercises at the end of each topic
  

Salient Features of Online Support are

• Chapterwise Worksheets with Solutions

• Chapterwise Mental Maths Assignments

• Maths Glossary with Examples

• Classwise Model Test Papers for SA-1 and SA-2

• Chapterwise Summary

• Classwise Problems for Maths Olympiad

• Classwise Problems for Maths Olympiad

• Classwise Downloadable ebooks (for teachers only)

• Online help for teachers to sort out their queries
  

We hope that the present series of mathematics meets with all the needs and requirements of the teaching-learning.