Fundamentals of Mathematics–4 is the fourth book of a series of five books that cover
the new curriculum implemented by the Council for the Indian School Certificate
Examinations at Primary Level, i.e., in classes I to V. The books of this series have been
designed to achieve the goal of developing mathematical skills and processes as envisaged
in the curriculum for these classes. The curriculum aims to ensure that the children build
a sound foundation in Mathematics by connecting and applying mathematical concepts
in a variety of ways.
The role of the teacher, of course, is of prime importance, especially assisting the children
in visualising the real-life situations in their daily lives wherein they apply mathematical
skills and processes to their advantage.
The role of the textbook is to support this process of mathematical learning by providing
content, conforming to the curriculum, and ensuring an apt direction of contentpresentation
which leads to right formation of concepts and development of appropriate
skills of application and mathematical processes.
Following distinguished features of the book will facilitate the achievement of learning
objectives by motivating the young learners and effectively assisting their teacher:
• Presentation of content is in simple and easy language.
• A variety of approaches of presentation and skills development have been followed.
• Thoughtful illustrations ensure authentic visualisation of situations and make the
process of concept formation smoother and quicker.
• Appropriate illustrations, examples and presentation of matter effectively facilitate
comprehension and learning of otherwise not-so-easy content.
• Solved examples, ample activities, unsolved exercises and review tests strengthen
learning.
• The overall style of the narrative of content along with apt practice exercises and
relevant activities seeks to sustain total involvement and interest of the learners and
their teacher in the process of learning.