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The Progressive Arithmetic (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Wilbur Fisk Nichols

 
9780267979899: The Progressive Arithmetic (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master the basics of arithmetic with friendly, concrete practice.

This classic beginner’s text guides young learners through numbers and everyday measures using real-world examples they can see and touch.

Designed as the first book in a three‑part series, it emphasizes developing thought by solving concrete problems while also offering needed abstract practice. The lessons start with familiar counting and simple operations, then progressively introduce measuring, forms, and basic relationships. Clear aims, gradual pacing, and careful problem grading support classroom progress and teacher planning.

  • Emphasis on concrete numbers and everyday contexts to build confidence.
  • Balanced mix of oral work, practical tasks, and occasional abstract exercises.
  • Structured to develop accuracy and facility across topics like measurement and basic operations.
  • Includes guidance for teachers on how to pace, review, and adapt lessons.

Ideal for beginning students and the educators who guide them, this edition helps learners build a strong arithmetic foundation.

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