A practical program for teaching early arithmetic, grounded in how children learn.
The book aims to build a solid number sense across the first five years of schooling, forming a strong base for later math work.
This edition presents a two-part series approach, with Part I focused on primary-level ideas and Part II expanding to more advanced topics. It emphasizes learning through both pictures and printed words, and it uses a laboratory-style plan that mirrors classroom trial and movement from concrete to abstract understanding. The method welcomes different sequence options for instruction and highlights the importance of seeing the subject as a whole and deriving general truths from specific problems.
- Introduces simple judgments, number notation, and the transition from objects to words to symbols
- Builds core operations through separate, clearly defined chapters on addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Extends into fractions, decimals, measurements, and practical applications, reinforcing reasoning with problem-solving practice
- Combines visual illustrations with written explanations to support comprehension and memory
Ideal for teachers and parents seeking a structured, approachable path to reliable arithmetic foundations for young learners.