The Analysis of Written Arithmetic, Vol. 2: Designed for Public and Private Schools, Containing Mental, Slate, and Blackboard Exercises (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Stoddard A. Felter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266862470 ISBN 13: 9780266862475

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the practical math of business with a trusted classic.

This second book in a two‑part series presents a complete theory of commercial arithmetic, focused on analysis and real‑world problems. It ties together fundamentals with ready‑to‑use methods for practical calculations you’ll encounter in daily life and work.

Designed for public and private schools, this edition builds a thorough foundation in numbers, decimals, fractions, denominate numbers, and money. It emphasizes applying rules to business scenarios, with many worked examples and exercises that connect math to everyday transactions. While rooted in 19th‑century methods, the book aims to develop careful reasoning and independent problem solving, not just rote computation.

• Structured lessons from basic concepts to advanced topics like United States money, denominate numbers, and fractions.
• Hundreds of practice problems and model exercises that illustrate problem analysis and solution steps.
• Guidance on reducing and comparing numbers, as well as applying arithmetic to real commerce, taxes, interest, and insurance.
• Clear discussion of the teacher’s role, review strategies, and how to build fluency with commercial arithmetic.

Ideal for students and educators seeking a historical yet practical approach to arithmetic that connects arithmetic skills to everyday business and financial reasoning.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266862470
• ISBN 13: 9780266862475
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 410