Conversations on Arithmetic: With Demonstrations to Each Rule, in Easy and Familiar Language (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Leonard Peirce

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332159035 ISBN 13: 9780332159034

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master arithmetic the easy, familiar way with clear demonstrations you canTrust.

This edition presents arithmetic as a practical, teachable subject for learners and teachers alike. It centers on easy demonstrations for each rule and uses plain language to help students grasp the first principles and apply them in real problems, including currency calculations and everyday measurements.

Designed to improve study habits and classroom instruction, the book argues for focused practice and orderly progress through numeration, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It emphasizes understanding over memorization and shows how to connect rules to real-world situations.

• Step-by-step demonstrations for each rule to build a solid foundation.
• Structured conversations that simulate tutor–pupil dialogue and review questions.
• Methods for handling compound operations and early concepts like duodecimals.
• Practical problems using common measures and monetary calculations.

Ideal for readers seeking a traditional, language-friendly approach to arithmetic, suitable for self-study or classroom use.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332159035
• ISBN 13: 9780332159034
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 166