First Lessons in Mental and Written Arithmetic

Download or read book First Lessons in Mental and Written Arithmetic written by Horatio N. Robinson and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-06-25 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from First Lessons in Mental and Written Arithmetic: On the Objective Method The author calls attention to the following points as among tho claims made for this book. 1. It treats Number objectively, and by a method believed to be new and simple. 2. The principles and processes are unfolded in natural order, as occasion demands them. 3. The greatest pains have been taken in the attempt to present clearly the most elementary and fundamental principles, in the firm belief that no sound scholarship can be erected on any other basis, and that the elements are not only the most important but are also the most difficult to teach successfully. If a pupil ever needs guidance and help it is when he sets out in the path of knowledge. Therefore, the aim has been so to instruct and encourage him in his first efforts that, gaining strength at each step, he shall advance with increasing interest and delight. 4. Special attention has been devoted to Notation and Numeration. Numbers consisting of three periods have been developed objectively. It is believed that children can use numbers having nine figures as readily and intelligently as those having three figures, if Notation and Numeration be understood. A careful examination of tho method used is earnestly solicited. 5. Throughout the book the pupil is taught to use his reason and common-sense, and, as a rule, is not required to memorize until ho perceives the truth of what is to be committed to memory. 6. From the commencement mental and written work are combined. At tho outset the pupil is set to working on the blackboard. He first obtains his results mentally, and afterwards reproduces his work with his hands, and looks upon it with his eyes. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.