Intellectual Arithmetic, Upon the Inductive Method of Instruction (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Warren Colburn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 033265902X ISBN 13: 9780332659022

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Master the number sense and mental math that power early arithmetic learning.

This classic guide teaches children to understand numbers through concrete, practical problems and careful observation, using an inductive approach that builds from real objects to abstract thinking. The book blends simple steps with gradual challenges, helping young learners see how addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division connect.

Two short paragraphs frame what you’ll discover:

• It emphasizes learning by doing, starting with familiar objects and everyday situations before moving to abstract problems. The method encourages students to explain their steps and refine their own thinking as they progress.
• The author argues that a playful, thoughtful start with numbers lays a strong foundation for more advanced math, using number facts, plates for visualization, and progressively harder exercises.

• Learn a gentle, inductive path from concrete examples to general rules
• Explore early arithmetic concepts with small numbers and practical exercises
• Build mental math skills through explained thinking and self-discovery
• Use plates and simple tools to visualize operations and relations

Ideal for readers seeking a time-tested method that fosters intuition and confidence in young learners.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 033265902X
• ISBN 13: 9780332659022
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 178