Proposed Changes in the Methods of Teaching Arithmetic: In the Common Schools (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The first recommendation made by the Conference on Mathematics, appointed by the Committee of Ten, is, that the course in arithmetic be Abridgment at the same time abridged and enriched: mm abridged by omitting entirely those subjects which perplex and exhaust the pupil without affording any really valuable mental discipline; and enriched by a greater number of exercises in simple calculation and in the solution of concrete problems.
This Conference suggested the curtailment or entire omission Of compound proportion, cube root, obsolete denominate quantities, duodecimals, and the What greater part of commercial arithmetic. It 01mm further suggested that in such subjects as profit and loss, bank discount, and simple and compound interest, examples not easily made intelligible to the pupil should be omitted. In these recommendations the Conference has voiced the sentiment of thoughtful teachers everywhere.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book re-examines and analyzes how arithmetic should be taught in elementary schools. It focuses on the need to shift the emphasis from mere number manipulation to the discernment of quantitative relationships. The book includes suggestions for enriching the curriculum, while also suggesting the omission of certain complex concepts that are often prematurely introduced. The author discusses the importance of teaching number facts and measurement in the early stages, and provides a detailed plan for the introduction of these concepts. The book also includes a discussion of the use of concrete materials, mental calculation, and the double aspect of division as pedagogical tools. Overall, this book presents a compelling argument for a more thoughtful and engaging approach to elementary arithmetic education, one that emphasizes the development of mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills. 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 # 9781334224409_0
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