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Master the basics of number and money with clear, practice?driven math. This affordable edition of The First Steps in Number guides readers through essential arithmetic topics with practical problems and step?by?step explanations. Build confidence solving everyday math challenges using plain language and familiar scenarios.
Ideal for learners who want a solid foundation in arithmetic, fractions, and basic financial math. The book presents varied exercises, from simple counting to understanding interest and discounts, in a calm, paced format.
- Short, focused lessons on numbers, fractions, and basic operations
- Practical word problems that mirror real?world math needs
- Guided steps for converting between forms of numbers and understanding percentages
- Progressive practice sets to reinforce skills and check understanding
Ideal for readers seeking a clear path into foundational arithmetic and practical math applications.
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Excerpt from The First Steps in Number
For a successful teaching of Number the teacher needs a great variety of objects. Blocks, splints, sticks, buttons, paper patterns, peas, beans, corn, spools, counters, shells, pebbles, horse-chestnuts, acorns, little tin plates, cups and saucers, tin money, are inexpensive and convenient to ban dle. For measurements, the teacher must have inch meas ures, foot rules, yard measures, a set of tin measures, a set of wooden or paste-board measures, a set of weights, and a pair of scales.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive and practical guide for teaching basic arithmetic to young learners. It reflects late 19th-century educational methods and emphasizes a hands-on, interactive approach to learning numbers. The text prioritizes understanding numerical concepts over rote memorization, advocating for the use of physical objects like blocks, buttons, and everyday items to illustrate mathematical principles. The author's step-by-step method breaks down the learning process into clear stages, starting with recognizing numbers as wholes, then analyzing their composition, and finally, reinforcing understanding through varied exercises and comparisons. The book delves into the intricacies of numbers from one to ten, gradually introducing more complex concepts such as fractions and basic arithmetic operations. The authorââ â¢s emphasis on real-world examples and engaging storytelling helps children connect mathematical principles to their daily experiences, making learning both accessible and enjoyable. The insights presented in this book remain valuable for educators and parents seeking to cultivate a solid foundation in mathematics for young children. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332012862_0
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