The School-Master's Guide, or a Complete System of Practical Arithmetic, Adapted to the Use of Schools: To Which Is Added, a Promiscuous Collection of ... of Retail Book-Keeping (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A complete system of practical arithmetic designed for schools, now with a promiscuous collection of questions and a course of retail book-keeping.
Learn concise definitions and clear rules, accompanied by a large set of fresh examples to build speed and accuracy.
This Second Edition, by Charles Hutton, emphasizes practical methods and teacher-friendly guidance. It presents arithmetic from basic operations to fractions, decimals, and the rule of three, with notes aimed at making lessons easier to plan and teach in classrooms.- Clear explanations of additions, subtractions, multiplications, and divisions, first with simple numbers and then with more complex problems.
- Extensive coverage of fractions, decimals, and practical applications like discounts and interest.
- Practical sections on money, weights and measures, and a course of retail book-keeping.
- Advice for teachers on how to present rules and exercises, plus many new examples with answers.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive guide to practical arithmetic, designed specifically for teachers and students. Published in 1766, it reflects the educational methods of the period, emphasizing mastery of fundamental calculations. The author provides clear explanations and numerous examples to aid comprehension, covering topics such as notation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and reduction, as well as the application of these principles to various weights and measures. The text delves into the practical application of these concepts through detailed examples, showcasing their use in everyday transactions and business practices. Beyond the basic rules, the book explores more advanced concepts like the rule of three, a foundational tool for problem-solving and a precursor to later algebraic methods. This historical treatise offers valuable insights into the teaching of arithmetic in the 18th century and the evolution of mathematical pedagogy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332706143_0
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