An Introductory Algebra (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Henry Walsh

9780266842507: An Introductory Algebra (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 026684250X ISBN 13: 9780266842507

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Excerpt from An Introductory Algebra

To the pupil who remains at school until the middle of the tenth year, the so-called logical arrangement of the topics of elementary algebra does no particular harm. Since, however, the majority of boys and girls that begin this study drop out before its completion, it is important to secure for them the most profitable use of the time they can devote to it.

Algebra owes its place in the curriculum mainly for two reasons; the chief one being its practical value in the solu tion of numerical problems in many departments of human activity, and the other being the necessity of an acquaint ance with algebra before taking up the study of the higher mathematics.

All of algebra that can be used in after life by the pupil that terminates his mathematical studies with this branch is contained in the equation work in its simpler forms. On this account it is the duty of the school authorities to see that this part of the work receives earliest attention, whether algebra is begun in the high school or in the gram mar grades, and that all types of equations should be presented to the pupils' attention before much time is assigned to the drills in the fundamental processes.

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