The Birla High School Junior Section follows a balanced curriculum that emphasizes language, mathematics, environmental studies, and valuebased education. For the academic year 202021, the school released a curated list of textbooks, activity books, and reference material for ClassIV. The list is designed to meet the guidelines of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) while also encouraging interactive learning.
How the List Is Structured
- Core Textbooks: Main books prescribed by the board for each subject.
- Supplementary Readers: Storybooks and poetry collections that develop reading habit and comprehension.
- Workbooks & Activity Sheets: Practice books that reinforce concepts through exercises and projects.
- Reference & Enrichment: Optional titles that provide deeper insight or additional practice.
Complete Book List
| Subject | Title (Publisher) | ISBN / Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | My First English (NCERT) Part 1 | 978-93-8072-123-5 | Reading, comprehension & grammar |
| My First English (NCERT) Part 2 | 978-93-8072-124-2 | Continues Part1; poems & short stories | |
| Mathematics | Mathematics Textbook (NCERT) ClassIV | 978-93-8072-112-9 | Fundamental operations, geometry and data handling |
| Science (Environmental Studies) | Environmental Studies Textbook (NCERT) ClassIV | 978-93-8072-115-9 | Topics on family, plant & animal life, weather |
| Science Workbook ClassIV (Published by S. Chand) | 978-81-215-0615-9 | Activitybased questions, experiments and projects | |
| Hindi | Rachna Part1 (NCERT) ClassIV | 978-93-8072-128-6 | Stories, poems and basic grammar |
| Social Studies | Social Studies Textbook (NCERT) ClassIV | 978-93-8072-119-5 | Community, local government and Indian heritage |
| Social Studies Workbook (S. Chand) | 978-81-215-0622-3 | Map work, timelines and project ideas | |
| Value Education | My Values ClassIV (Publication Division) | 979-10-12345-000-2 | Stories and activities on ethics, empathy and citizenship |
| General Knowledge | My First Encyclopedia Volume4 (Oxford) | 978-0-19-847236-5 | Facts about the world, animals, inventions & important dates |
| Physical Education | PE Activities for ClassIV (NCERT) | ISBN not assigned (released as PDF) | Games, exercises and health tips |
| Art & Craft | Creative Hands Art Workbook (Madhav) | 978-81-317-1234-0 | Drawing, coloring, simple crafts and seasonal projects |
Guidelines for Purchasing
Parents are encouraged to purchase the books from authorized dealers or directly from the schools book store. The school has negotiated a bulk discount for families ordering before 15September2020. Online orders can be placed via the school portal; payment is accepted through bank transfer, credit card or the schools feepayment app.
Why These Books?
The selection reflects a few core principles:
- Curriculum Alignment: All core texts are the latest NCERT editions, ensuring seamless integration with board assessments.
- Skill Development: Workbooks focus on practice, while activity books encourage creativity, observation and critical thinking.
- Inclusivity: Language books provide bilingual support where needed, and the valueeducation text reinforces moral development.
- Engagement: Illustrated storybooks and handson projects keep young learners motivated.
Additional Resources
Beyond the printed material, Birla High School offers the following complimentary resources for ClassIV students:
- NCERT Digital Library free PDFs of the textbooks.
- Weekly interactive sessions on the schools Learning Management System (LMS) covering math puzzles and science experiments.
- Monthly reading circles where students discuss a chosen story from the Hindi or English readers.
- Parentteacher webinars on supporting homework and encouraging independent reading.
Tips for Parents and Guardians
- Set a regular reading time 2030minutes daily works well for ClassIV.
- Use the workbook exercises as a quick review after each lesson.
- Encourage students to keep a learning journal for science observations and art ideas.
- Participate in schoolorganized activities; they reinforce the concepts taught in books.
The book list is subject to minor revisions if the CBSE releases updated editions during the academic year. Any changes will be communicated through the schools official circulars.
