Robinson's Progressive Practical Arithmetic: Containing the Theory of Numbers, in Connection With Concise Analytic and Synthetic Methods of Solution, ... Schools and Academies (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Horatio N. Robinson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267970374 ISBN 13: 9780267970377

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Robinson's Progressive Practical Arithmetic is a complete textbook for common schools and academies, designed to teach arithmetic as a coherent science.

It brings together the theory of numbers with concise analytic and synthetic methods of solution, emphasizing clear thinking and practical results.

This edition presents a broad, classroom-ready progression from basic numeration to advanced topics. It includes sections on fractions, decimals, and money, plus percentages, ratio and proportion, and applied topics like banking, time, and measurement. A full presentation of the metric system and its relations to common units helps students see how arithmetic works in real life and in business.

• Clear definitions, step-by-step rules, and plenty of worked examples
• Emphasis on reasoning and problem-solving over rote procedures
• Practical applications to money, trade, and daily measurement
• Coverage of numeration, fractions, decimals, percent, and proportion, plus metric conversions

Ideal for readers seeking a solid foundation in practical arithmetic and for teachers planning structured, standards-aligned lessons.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267970374
• ISBN 13: 9780267970377
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 390