Higher Arithmetic, or the Science and Application of Numbers: Combining the Analytic and Synthetic Modes of Instruction; Designed for Advanced Classes in Schools and Academies (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James B. Thomson

9780266363064: Higher Arithmetic, or the Science and Application of Numbers: Combining the Analytic and Synthetic Modes of Instruction; Designed for Advanced Classes in Schools and Academies (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266363067 ISBN 13: 9780266363064

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore a complete, business‑ready treatise on numbers and their use in the real world.

This edition of Higher Arithmetic, or the Science and Application of Numbers, blends analytic and synthetic approaches to teach advanced arithmetic for schools and academies. It aims to develop clear reasoning and practical skill, with a foundation in notation, tables, and standard measures.

Designed as an independent, teacher‑friendly text, it emphasizes careful definitions, logical rules, and varied examples. The work also includes guidance on teaching methods, classroom apparatus, and practice that aligns with real‑world calculations, making it a strong companion for both classroom and counting‑room work.

Foundations in notation, cancellation, and contraction, building toward mercantile calculations.
Extensive treatment of weights, measures, and foreign currencies with practical tables.
Structured guidance for teachers on classwork, recitations, and ensuring thorough understanding.
Illustrations, notes, and examples designed to reinforce reasoning while avoiding repetition.

Ideal for readers seeking a rigorous, application‑mroom approach to arithmetic for advanced study or teaching use.

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