Robinson's Progressive Practical Arithmetic is a complete textbook for common schools and academies, designed to teach arithmetic as a coherent science.
It brings together the theory of numbers with concise analytic and synthetic methods of solution, emphasizing clear thinking and practical results.
This edition presents a broad, classroom-ready progression from basic numeration to advanced topics. It includes sections on fractions, decimals, and money, plus percentages, ratio and proportion, and applied topics like banking, time, and measurement. A full presentation of the metric system and its relations to common units helps students see how arithmetic works in real life and in business.
- Clear definitions, step-by-step rules, and plenty of worked examples
- Emphasis on reasoning and problem-solving over rote procedures
- Practical applications to money, trade, and daily measurement
- Coverage of numeration, fractions, decimals, percent, and proportion, plus metric conversions
Ideal for readers seeking a solid foundation in practical arithmetic and for teachers planning structured, standards-aligned lessons.