First Lessons in Mental and Written Arithmetic: On the Objective Method (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
Synopsis
Master arithmetic the objective way with a proven, step‑by‑step method
This classic 1871 edition presents an approach that teaches numbers by sight and action, blending mental work with written practice from the very first lessons. It emphasizes comprehension over memorization and guides young learners as they reason through operations with notation and numeration clearly explained.
The book lays a solid foundation for arithmetic by tracing ideas in natural order, using objects, boards, and progressively built tables. It shows how addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division connect, and it highlights the development of denominations, fractions, and basic money measures. Students practice on the blackboard first, then reproduce results to reinforce learning as a tangible, memorable process.
- Clear, beginner‑friendly steps that integrate mental and written work from the start
- Emphasis on notation, numeration, and the relationships between operations
- Objective approaches to reading and using multiplication tables and factors
- Guidance for teachers on implementing the method and encouraging reasoning
Ideal for readers beginning to explore practical arithmetic with a method designed to build confidence and understanding.
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