China News Service, August 22. According to the official WeChat news of the Ministry of Education, the People's Education Publishing House pointed out when answering a reporter's question on the redrawing of the illustrations of elementary school mathematics textbooks on August 22 that the newly drawn illustrations of elementary school mathematics textbooks strive to present the overall style. "Chinese style", "sense of the times", "spirit" and "mathematical flavor".

In the process of redrawing the illustrations of elementary school mathematics textbooks, the People's Education Society has widely solicited opinions from all walks of life, especially front-line teachers, students and parents.

The following is the full text of the Q&A:

The People's Education Publishing House answers reporters' questions about the redrawing of illustrations in elementary school mathematics textbooks

　　In accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Education, the People's Education Publishing House has completed the redrawing of the illustrations of elementary school mathematics textbooks.

The new textbooks have been reviewed and approved by the Expert Committee of the National Textbook Committee and will be put into use in the new semester.

A few days ago, the relevant responsible comrades of the People's Education Society accepted an interview with reporters about this.

Q: Everyone is very concerned about the redrawing of illustrations in elementary school mathematics textbooks. What measures has the People's Education Society taken to ensure the completion of this task?

　　Answer: The People's Education Society attaches great importance to the redrawing of illustrations of primary school mathematics textbooks, and has established a special class for rectification work led by the leaders of the society to coordinate all work, and use the power of the whole society to implement it well; further improve the relevant management system, from the Select high-level drawing teams across the country; the editing team and the drawing team are efficiently linked and collaborated closely, carrying out multiple rounds of review and revision, and repeated revisions and improvements to ensure the quality of redrawing.

Q: Who drew the illustrations for the new textbook?

How was the drawing team selected?

　　A: The illustrations of the new textbooks are drawn by the professional team of the Central Academy of Fine Arts.

The Central Academy of Fine Arts mobilized the strength of the whole academy to select outstanding talents in Chinese painting, printmaking, picture books and other majors to form a team and fully devote themselves to the work of illustration drawing.

　　The selection of the illustration team for elementary school mathematics textbooks adhered to the principle of "open selection, fair review, and selection of the best among the best", and invited national art professional institutions to recommend 10 high-level illustration creation teams across the country.

Entrust relevant national professional academic institutions to conduct an open and fair review, conduct multi-dimensional comprehensive checks on qualifications, professional strength, and style of works, and select 3 out of 10 teams to draw at the same time.

After full demonstration, the best of the best were selected, and the illustrations drawn by the Central Academy of Fine Arts were finally adopted.

Q: What is the general idea for the redrawing of illustrations in elementary school mathematics textbooks?

　　Answer: One is to adhere to the correct political direction, value orientation and publication orientation to ensure that the teaching materials reflect the will of the party and the country; the other is to carry forward the excellent Chinese culture, adhere to the Chinese style, reflect the Chinese characteristics, and show the sunny, progressive and joyful attitude of Chinese children in the new era. Mental outlook; third, adhere to the mainstream aesthetic orientation of the public, fresh and elegant, concise and generous; fourth, follow the laws of children's cognition and physical and mental development, be close to life, and integrate pictures and texts.

Q: What kind of style characteristics are pursued in the redrawing of illustrations in elementary school mathematics textbooks?

　　A: The newly drawn illustrations of elementary school mathematics textbooks strive to present "Chinese style", "sense of the times", "spirit" and "mathematical flavor" in the overall style.

　　In terms of embodying the Chinese style, the artistic expression of traditional Chinese painting is adopted to highlight the artistic pursuit of Chinese painting. The characters are mainly expressed in realism, and the charm and rhythm of Chinese painting lines are pursued.

　　In terms of reflecting the sense of the times, it incorporates relevant materials related to the great achievements of socialist construction with Chinese characteristics in the new era, showing distinct characteristics of the times.

　　In terms of reflecting the spirit, the image design not only pursues sunshine, is full of positive energy, but also is close to real life, focusing on expressing the spiritual outlook of Chinese children in the new era.

　　In terms of reflecting the taste of mathematics, based on the subject characteristics and functional orientation of mathematics textbooks, a concise visual image is used to assist students in learning mathematics, which is in line with the reality of primary school mathematics teaching.

Q: During the process of redrawing the illustrations of elementary school mathematics textbooks, did you seek the opinions of teachers, students and parents?

　　A: During the process of redrawing the illustrations of elementary school mathematics textbooks, the People's Education Society has widely solicited opinions from all walks of life, especially front-line teachers, students and parents.

　　The first is to conduct in-depth field research on the front line, and conduct a wide range of opinion collection in Beijing, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Guangdong, Yunnan and other provinces and cities.

The research object covers three groups of students, teachers and parents, including thousands of elementary school students, hundreds of elementary school math teachers, art teachers and parents of students.

The second is to hold a symposium to solicit opinions and suggestions from experts in art, education, publishing and media.

The third is to collect opinions and suggestions through various channels such as readers' feedback mailboxes, primary and secondary school textbook feedback platforms, and readers' letters and calls.

Carefully study and judge the opinions and suggestions collected, and absorb them reasonably.

Q: I have opinions and suggestions on the teaching materials of the People's Education Edition. How can I reflect them?

　　A: Improving the quality of teaching materials is a process of hard work and refinement.

Due to the tight time and heavy task of this illustration redrawing work, there must be room for further improvement.

You are welcome to put forward valuable opinions and suggestions on teaching materials through the official website of the People's Education Society, "Primary and Secondary School Textbook Feedback Platform", e-mail (jcfk@pep.com.cn), letters and other channels.

We will register one by one, establish a ledger, adopt reasonable opinions and suggestions in a timely manner, and continuously improve the teaching materials.