Methods of Teaching Arithmetic: In Primary Schools (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Larkin Dunton

 
9781331270874: Methods of Teaching Arithmetic: In Primary Schools (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Practical, step-by-step guidance for teaching arithmetic to young students.

This handbook presents clear methods for building both understanding and fluency in primary math, from basic number sense to written calculation.

In a straightforward, classroom‑tested approach, the book shows how to connect new ideas to what students already know, using concrete examples, number charts, and progressively challenging exercises. It emphasizes practice that reinforces memory while fostering true comprehension, with careful attention to when students should memorize and when they should apply concepts.
  • Ways to teach the multiplication table from basic facts to more complex applications.
  • Strategies for introducing and practicing division, with emphasis on accuracy and place value.
  • Techniques to link arithmetic operations to written work and to real‑world problems.
  • Approaches to fractions, including halves and simple fraction operations, using visual and concrete representations.
Ideal for teachers seeking a time‑tested framework for arithmetic instruction, and for readers looking to understand the foundations of primary math teaching.

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