New Delhi, 25th February 2016: Cambridge University Press has introduced two new age digital solutions –CambridgeHOTmaths,a comprehensive blended mathematics learning system and Communication 360°, an innovative Listening and Speaking Skills Development solution, powered by technology.
The new solutions were unveiled by Ratnesh Kumar Jha, Managing Director, Cambridge University Press, South Asia and Mark O’Neil, Executive Director, Cambridge University Press, Australia and CEO of HOTmaths Pty Ltd. Top School representatives and Principals from leading schools gathered for an informative orientation session about the new launches.
Cambridge HOTmaths, a global learning solution for mathematics offers cutting-edge technology and best practices to support mathematics teaching and learning. Cambridge HOTmaths brings a paradigm shift, where print material supports digital and has distinct advantages for both – classroom and home usage – and is aimed at encouraging independent learning.
Communication 360° immerses the learners into a real-world environment wherein they are allowed to interact within relevant contexts, encouraged to make connections and build confidence to communicate effectively.
Speaking on the same, Ratnesh Kumar Jha, Managing Director, Cambridge University Press, South Asia, said “We are driven by our goal to create products that ignite curiosity and love for learning and teaching. These products are developed keeping in mind pedagogy designed in context of the real world. With such learner-centric solutions, we aim to unlock the potential of the new age learner and make them future ready.”
Mark O’Neil, Executive Director, Cambridge University Press, Australia and CEO of HOTmaths Pty Ltd, said, “HOTmaths is enabling pathways for children with different abilities to achieve successful outcomes. Cambridge HOTmaths India has a mission to make learning mathematics more engaging and interactive. The response garnered globally has been overwhelming and we are certain that schools will achieve better results and lesser impediments in the classrooms, in India as well.”
Cambridge HOTmaths, at school, enables teachers to chart student progress with integrated diagnostic tests and other assessment activities. It caters to all ability levels, from beginners to advanced, and offers creative teaching ideas for integrating Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the classroom. At home, it improves performance by reinforcing the topics learnt at school.
Similarly, Communication 360°consists of School and Home use components. The product makes use of visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learning strategies. It promotes confidence building via multiple guided as well as self-paced practice opportunities. The programme comes with a progress tracker, to track the performance and graphically depict the position vis-à-vis other learners. Pre, mid and post scored Assessments and Analytics are in place for all stakeholders – students, teachers, administrators and parents.
About Cambridge University Press India
Cambridge University Press is part of the University of Cambridge. It furthers the University’s mission by unlocking people’s potential with the best learning and research solutions.
Cambridge University Press provides educational and academic materials to learners across India and South Asia. The Press has had its presence in South Asia for more than a decade with significant contribution to academic research, journals and academic works.
The focus of the Press has been to develop content that directly impacts skill based industry, research based publishing and learning solutions in K through 12 for the new age learners as well as every other English learning teaching program. It publishes, in both print and digital media, original titles in three major areas of study: academic, education (school) and ELT (English Language Teaching).
Cambridge University Press is committed to finding innovative ways to inculcate higher standards of English in their teaching, learning and assessment. They create curriculum based content for teachers and learners and intends to host several discussions, nationally, highlighting the importance of English skill requirements with adequate quality for teachers, learners and the industry in India.
Headquartered in New Delhi, Cambridge University Press has seven regional offices in India including offices in Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bangalore and Thiruvananthapuram. With over 200 employees in the country, CUP serves all of South Asia: India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Maldives.