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.