First Book in Arithmetic: Comprising Lessons in Number and Form; For Primary and Common Schools (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Frederic A. Adams

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484610783 ISBN 13: 9780484610780

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

First Book in Arithmetic: Lessons in Number and Form for Primary and Common Schools offers a patient, structured approach to early math.

It emphasizes working with small numbers, holding ideas in the mind, and viewing numbers in multiple ways to build clear understanding. The book slows the pace to build solid foundations before moving to larger calculations, and it introduces the decimal system through the composition of numerical words.

Key features include distinct, hands‑on methods that connect seeing, touching, and thinking—such as using dots to represent numbers before symbols, and practicing with slate work for drawing and dividing lines. Fractions are taught in the context of lines and parts, so students grasp unit concepts through both eye and hand. The material also highlights quick calculation habits and provides practical exercises to support classroom learning and teacher guidance.

• A careful progression from simple to more complex additions and subtractions
• Visual representations and slate work to reinforce number concepts
• Integration of the decimal system and the idea of numerical words
• Structured lessons, practice columns, and teacher notes to aid instruction

Ideal for readers seeking a time‑tested introduction to arithmetic foundations, aligned with traditional primary school practice of the era.

Ideal for readers of classic early math primers and for those interested in 19th‑century classroom methods.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484610783
• ISBN 13: 9780484610780
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 102