The Principles and Practice of Arithmetic, Comprising the Nature and Use of Logarithms, with the Computations Employed by Artificers, Gagers and ... for the Use of Students (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
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Master an 1840s arithmetic primer that builds number sense through counters, notation, and practical rules.
This edition introduces the foundations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with clear explanations, worked examples, and hands‑on demonstrations that connect abstract ideas to real counting.
This book blends historical context with practical math skills. You’ll see how numbers are arranged, how basic operations work, and how these ideas were taught before modern notation simplified many steps. The text uses simple counters and everyday problems to show why rules exist and how to apply them reliably.- Learn the basic ideas behind addition and subtraction using tangible counters to grasp regrouping and place value.
- See how multiplication and division can be understood through repeated groups and abstract reasoning that still works today.
- Explore the rule of proportion and how compound quantities relate, with practical examples and step‑by‑step solutions.
- Study foundational properties of numbers, plus tests and methods to check work, including casting out nines and other sanity checks.
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