An Elementary Intellectual Arithmetic: Containing Numerous Original Contractions in Multiplication (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Daniel Leach

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266878156 ISBN 13: 9780266878155

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Mastering Elementary Arithmetic with Contractions in Multiplication

A classic 19th‑century math text that blends gradual, carefully designed exercises with practical aims. It emphasizes mental training and clear understanding of multiplication principles, while offering abridged methods intended to speed business calculations.

This edition presents foundational topics in a structured way, starting with addition and moving through multiplication, division, and beyond. It demonstrates how concise mental methods can support real‑world counting, pricing, and time or distance problems. The book invites students to build confidence as they practice core arithmetic concepts against a backdrop of historical teaching methods.

• Clear introduction to fundamental operations and their everyday use
• Step‑by‑step examples that foster mental calculation
• Contractions in multiplication taught as practical exercises
• A broad set of problems covering common classroom and daily scenarios

Ideal for readers who want a window into traditional arithmetic instruction and durable, paper‑and‑pencil computing skills. This edition is suited for curious learners, teachers, and history‑maring readers interested in foundational math education.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266878156
• ISBN 13: 9780266878155
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 171