Pearson’s Pentacle is an integrated series that attempts to sensitise learners about the importance and the need to conserve the five elements—Water, Air, Earth, Energy and Space. Conservation and Sustainability are the two leading factors that need to define our way of living to ensure a better future. Pentacle has an integrated complete support system to support online-teaching and learning. It includes coursebooks for both semesters for grades 1–5, complimentary books for Computer Science, CTRB, Active App for students and AT for teachers. Each book includes courseware for English, Mathematics, EVS or Social Studies, Science and GK and Computer Science. The series combines English, Mathematics, EVS, Science, Social Studies, General Knowledge and Computer Science. The subjects are balanced out in an age-appropriate manner. The extent of coverage and depth of each topic has been aligned to the curriculum for primary school students. The series provides an optimal load to protect the learner from being over-burdened and yet maintaining a steady growth on the learning path defined for primary school students. 1. English helps learners to acquire mastery over different aspects of English language such as understanding comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, writing, listening and speaking 2. Maths provides appropriate pedagogical structure based on learner’s cognitive development. 3. EVS/S.St. assists to improve skills, values and perspectives that guide them to be sensible citizens of the society. 4. Science aims to instill inquiry with innovative activities, pedagogical elements and exercises. 5. General Knowledge provides insight into the various domains and enriches them to standout in a highly competitive environment 6. Computer Science presents key concepts in a comprehensive manner with focus on a latest technological development in the field of computers. In addition, a component of project-based learning has been included to help students familiarize themselves with the idea of conservation and sustainability. The series has a digital platform for both teachers and students designed to suit their needs in and after classroom. The digital content is provided to the students in the form of an App and to the teachers in the form of a build. The features and functionalities will assist students for self-study and also be of help to conduct online classes. These go a long way in accommodating to the new normal of teaching-learning. The series also provides support to the teachers in the form of worksheets, lesson plans and solutions.
