Kusoma na Kuandika katika Kiswahili, Gredi 2 ni kimoja miongoni mwa vitabu vipya vilivyoandikwa kwa kuzingatia mtaala mpya unaokuza ujuzi wa wanafunzi kupitia kwa utendaji na uvumbuzi wa maarifa. Kitabu hiki kinawawezesha wanafunzi kupata maarifa ya kimsingi, stadi zifaazo za kusoma na kuandika, mienendo miema na maadili ya kimaisha pamoja na utumizi kamili wa maarifa wanayoyapata darasani. Shughuli na mazoezi katika kitabu hiki zimejikita kwenye uzoefu wa wanafunzi wa kila siku pamoja na masuala ya kisasa na ibuka kama yalivyofafanuliwa kwenye mtaala mpya. Kitabu hiki kimeandikwa kwa lugha rahisi na inayoibua tafakari tanduizi iii kukuza ujuzi wa kutafakari na kuimarisha stadi za kimaisha za usuluhishaji wa matatizo iii kukidhi mahitaji ya wanafunzi katika jamii.

Longhorn Mathematics Grade 5 Learner's Book is a book that comprehensively and exhaustively covers the new Competency-Based Mathematics Curriculum for Grade 5. It promotes the acquisition of core competences, relevant social skills, positive attitudes, and values. It also promotes the practical application of knowledge gained in the classroom. The content in the book is based on general experiences of the learner as well as Pertinent and Contemporary Issues (PCIs) covered in the curriculum. The book promotes social skills and values through activities and tasks which are organised within content