Spotlight Mathematics Grade 6, published by Spotlight Publishers, is a comprehensive and well-structured course book developed in strict alignment with Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). It is designed to promote the acquisition of mathematical knowledge, skills, and values through practical experiences, problem-solving approaches, and real-life application. This learner-centered book encourages active participation, critical thinking, and creativity while gradually building on concepts from lower grades.

The book incorporates varied learner-friendly activities, illustrations, revision exercises, and assessment tasks to enhance mastery and retention. It also caters to learners with diverse abilities through differentiated activities and simplified explanations.

Key strands featured include:

Numbers: Enhancing understanding of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and integers. Learners engage in tasks such as ordering, operations, conversions, and solving real-life word problems.

Measurements: Developing competencies in estimating and calculating length, mass, capacity, time, perimeter, area, and temperature. Learners use instruments, units, and real-life scenarios to apply concepts.

Geometry: Exploring 2-D and 3-D shapes, types of angles, lines, symmetry, and construction. Activities help learners visualize and interact with shapes to develop spatial awareness and reasoning.

Patterns and Algebra: Strengthening analytical skills through recognition of number patterns, sequences, and relationships. Learners are introduced to basic algebraic expressions and their application in solving problems.

Data Handling: Building skills in collecting, organizing, presenting, and interpreting data. Learners use pictographs, bar graphs, and tables to analyze information and draw conclusions.

Spotlight Mathematics Grade 6 equips learners with foundational mathematical skills necessary for day-to-day problem-solving and prepares them for upper primary transition with confidence and competence.