JOURNEY THROUGH MATHS WORK BOOK 5 NEW EDITION (PCTB)

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The JOURNEY THROUGH MATHS WORK BOOK 5 NEW EDITION (PCTB) is a practice and revision resource specifically created for Grade 5 students. It is published by Paramount Books and is meticulously aligned with the 2020 Single National Curriculum (SNC) of Pakistan as enforced by the Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB).

This workbook serves as a crucial supplement to the Student Book, offering ample exercises for students to practice and master the advanced mathematical concepts covered in the final year of the primary stage.

Workbook Details and Key Features

Educational Description and Content Focus

The workbook is designed to solidify prior knowledge and introduce the more abstract and complex concepts required for the transition to middle school. It utilizes a clear, engaging, and progressive learning approach.

1. Core Mathematical Content

The exercises in the workbook cover the four main strands of the SNC, with a focus on higher-level calculations and applications:

• Whole Numbers and Operations:
  • Reading, writing, and comparing numbers up to 9,999,999 (7-digit numbers).
  • Performing advanced multiplication (up to 5-digit numbers by 3-digit numbers) and division.
  • Solving complex real-life problems involving all four operations.
  • Identifying and using square numbers and cube numbers.
• HCF and LCM:
  • Finding the Highest Common Factor (HCF) and Least Common Multiple (LCM) of numbers using methods like prime factorization and division.
• Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages:
  • Adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators.
  • Multiplying and dividing two or three fractions, including proper, improper fractions, and mixed numbers.
  • Performing operations on decimals (up to 3 decimal places) and converting between fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • Rounding off decimals to the nearest tenth or hundredth.
• Measurement and Geometry:
  • Conversion and calculation involving units of Distance, Mass, Capacity, and Time.
  • Understanding the Unitary Method (a foundational concept for ratios/proportions).
  • Finding and applying formulas for Perimeter and Area of squares and rectangles.
  • Identifying, describing, and making 3-D objects (cubes, cuboids, pyramids, etc.) from their nets.
• Data Handling and Probability:
  • Organizing, reading, and interpreting data using Bar Graphs.
  • Finding and describing the average of a given set of quantities.

2. Pedagogical Approach

The workbook’s design prioritizes practical application and skill development:

• Problem-Solving Emphasis: It features a variety of exercise types, progressing from basic practice to complex, real-life word problems, encouraging critical thinking.
• Conceptual Reinforcement: The exercises are structured to consolidate concepts learned in the textbook, ensuring students build a solid foundation for future studies.
• Teacher/Parent Support: It serves as a valuable resource for teachers to identify areas for intervention and for parents to easily reinforce learning at home.

The video below explains concepts from a core unit in the corresponding Class 5 math textbook.

You can view a video on the first chapter of the new curriculum book here: Class 5 Math New Book Chapter 1 Exercise 1 Based on Single National Curriculum. This video provides an introduction to the Whole Numbers and Operations unit, which is a major focus of the Class 5 curriculum.