Complete arithmetic for the elementary classroom, with practical problems and real-life applications.
This edition presents a self‑contained course that can be used across several grades, emphasizing practical use in business and daily life. It features a wealth of problems, clear summaries, and material that ties arithmetic to familiar topics and real situations.
This book introduces core operations, fractions and decimals, measurement, and the metric system, with attention to how numbers work in the real world. It also opens the door to simple algebra and geometric ideas, alongside a robust treatment of mensuration, time, and percentage. The approach aims to build fluency, judgment, and a solid foundation for higher math through practical application.
What you’ll experience
- A broad, practical arithmetic program suitable for use across multiple grades
- Many problems drawn from real life and business contexts
- Introductory coverage of algebra and geometric ideas, plus measurement systems
- Clear summaries, varied exercises, and a focus on applying arithmetic to everyday life
Ideal for teachers planning a hands‑on, growth‑mrowing arithmetic sequence for students and for learners seeking a steady, practical math foundation. This edition aims to support earnest instruction and steady skill development in early mathematics.