New Countdown (Third Edition) is a carefully structured and graded mathematics course comprising eight books from pre-primary to class 5. The pattern followed in the entire series ensures development in all areas of a child’s growth through basic, multi-focal knowledge, emphasizing number skills and mathematical concepts. Key features (Pre-Primary to Class 5): Specific learning objectives, Maths Flash, and key mathematical vocabulary are listed at the beginning of each chapter Clear presentation of key mathematical concepts Integration of concepts and their application in real-life situations Solved examples of all concepts Colourful illustrations and photographs supplement explanations Practice exercises offer ample reinforcement of concepts Challenge and Maths Champ features offer challenging questions Mind Bender puzzles create additional interest in the topics Important information and learning tips are provided under the headings: Note, Remember, Quick Reference, Do you know, Hint, and Important Fun Activities are used to make the subject interesting Maths Lab Activities to help build concepts through different activities Books 6, 7, and 8 have been revised to make them even more interesting and student-friendly. These revised books have the following interesting features: Specific learning objectives, Maths Flash, and Key mathematical vocabulary are listed at the beginning of each chapter Mathematical concepts are presented clearly Integration of concepts and their application in real-life situations Solved examples of all concepts are provided Colourful illustrations and photographs supplement explanations Mind Bender puzzles create additional interest in the topics The Maths Champ feature offers challenging questions Important information and learning tips are provided under the headings: Note, Remember, Quick Reference, Do you Know, Important and Mathema-Trick Practice exercises along with Multiple Choice Questions offer ample reinforcement Revision exercises and test papers at the end of each strand assess student’s learning The Teaching Guides aim to inspire teachers to present mathematical concepts to children imaginatively, using real-life and play way techniques. They are designed to augment a teacher’s own efforts in creating a ‘learning environment’ in the classroom rather than a ‘teaching’ one.