Science of Arithmetic, Vol. 1 of 3: In Three Parts, Part I., Primary Arithmetic, Being an Explanation of the Decimal System of Expressing, Numbers, and the Elementary Processes, of Numerical Calculati - Hardcover

William A. Shepard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0666835705 ISBN 13: 9780666835703

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the basics of numbers and arithmetic with a clear, beginner-friendly guide to the decimal system and the four elementary operations.

This practical volume explains how numbers are written and counted, and introduces the simple rules that govern addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division for the young learner.

Designed to build a solid foundation, the book presents the ideas in plain language and uses plenty of examples to illustrate how numbers are named, written, and manipulated. It emphasizes step-by-step understanding and practical practice to help children see how numbers grow from ones to tens and beyond.

• How numbers are named and how counting progresses from one to ten, then to larger values.
• How digits and symbols convey numbers, replacing words with simple signs.
• A guided approach to the four elementary operations and their basic applications.

Ideal for readers just starting arithmetic, teachers seeking a clear introductory text, and anyone brushing up on the fundamentals of number systems.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0666835705
• ISBN 13: 9780666835703
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 77