Master mental arithmetic with clear lessons and practical problems.
This nonfiction guide presents a structured path through numeration, addition, fractions, and the practical uses of percentages and interest. It combines step-by-step methods with teacher guidance to help learners build confidence and reasoning skills.
The material showcases a progression from basic number sense to more advanced topics, including fractions, division, and proportion. It emphasizes "Intellectual Arithmetic" as a tool for thinking clearly, solving puzzles, and applying math to real-life tasks. The book features explanations, model solutions, and a variety of practice problems to reinforce understanding. Structured lessons that move from numeration to addition, then fractions and percentages. Worked examples and model solutions to show step-by-step reasoning. Practical problems on interest, rate, and division to connect math to everyday use. Teacher tips and strategies to keep learners engaged and focused. Ideal for readers seeking a clear, self-contained review of early arithmetic concepts and their real-world applications.