A History of Elementary Mathematics: With Hints on Methods of Teaching (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Florian Cajori

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0428695744 ISBN 13: 9780428695743

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover how mathematics grew from ancient ideas to modern teaching guides.

This book traces the history of elementary mathematics and pairs it with practical hints on teaching. It blends narrative history with classroom wisdom, helping readers understand both the ideas themselves and how best to share them with students.

Covering antiquity through modern times, the work draws on original sources and expert commentary. It aims to aid teachers, students, and general readers interested in how mathematical knowledge developed and how teaching methods evolved along the way.

• Explore how number systems and numerals emerged across cultures.
• Learn about the growth of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
• See how teaching practices shifted alongside new discoveries.
• Encounter insights drawn from primary sources and historical scholarship.

Ideal for readers who want a clear sense of math’s history and its practical teaching applications.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0428695744
• ISBN 13: 9780428695743
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 323