Book Description:
Number Magic Class - 8: Number Magic is a series of Mathematics books for Classes KG, 1 to 8. The books are based on the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) approach. The series aims at the holistic development of the learner in both scholastic and co-scholastic areas.
The books are based on the do-and-learn approach. They will help to develop the student's ability to think and reason mathematically. They will further hone her/his ability to formulate and solve problems.
Features:
• All the exercises in the books can be used as tasks for FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT and SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT. In addition, there are test papers for summative assessment.
• The WARM UP at the beginning of each chapter will help the student to grasp the concepts quickly. CHECKPOINT has in-text questions for practice.
• The HOTS questions will encourage lateral thinking in the student.
• GET IT RIGHT! will alert the student to common errors in maths.
• QUICK TIPS will guide the student to solve problems with the help of shortcuts.
• LEARNING BY DOING are activities created to help imbibe mathematical skills.
• LIFE SKILLS will stimulate the thinking, social and emotional skills of the learners and help them to use maths in everyday situations.
• MENTAL MATHS will generate a better understanding of how numbers interact with each other.
• MATHS ONLINE consists of weblinks which will take the learners beyond the text.
• CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING consists of four worksheets for formative assessment.
• IN THE LAB are Maths Lab activities especially designed to develop conceptual understanding.
• MATHS FROM THE PAST and TO MEET offer nuggets from history related to the subject.
• BEYOND THE CHAPTER consists of extrapolatory tasks.
• MY CHECKLIST will give the student a reality check on whether she/he has understood the concepts covered in the chapter.
