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Emerson, W. – Printed for J. Nourse, 1763
This textbook is an introductory mathematics course. It is a treatise of arithmetic, containing all the practical parts thereof; both in whole numbers, vulgar fractions, and decimals; likewise the theory of numbers, and their principal properties, demonstrated in a plain and easy manner.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Textbooks, Arithmetic
Bailey, M. A. – American Book Company, 1897
This textbook presents the divisions of arithmetic in their natural order. The fundamental operations upon integers, common fractions, decimals, denominate numbers, and numbers expressed by letters, are followed by their applications to business and to various employments. The pupil is taught to develop observation and thought power, rather than…
Descriptors: Textbooks, Mathematics Instruction, Arithmetic, Numbers
Davies, Charles – A.S. Barnes & H.L. Burr, 1859
This textbook seeks to (1) present to the young mind, unacquainted with the methods of exact reasoning, the elementary principles of arithmetic in their simplest form and combination; and (2) explain and illustrate the various applications of arithmetic in the transactions of business, and thus make known its great practical utility.
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Textbooks, Logical Thinking, Mathematical Applications
Bright, George W., Ed.; Litwiller, Bonnie, Ed. – 2002
This book contains activities related to fractions and proportions. The activities span many grade levels as well as many levels of sophistication. Each activity is accompanied by a set of Teachers Notes that include a discussion of the mathematics topics, grade range, materials needed, mathematics of the activity, and implementation notes. All…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Elementary Education, Fractions, Mathematics Activities
Litwiller, Bonnie, Ed.; Bright, George, Ed. – 2002
This yearbook contains articles that give insight into students' thinking about factions, ratios, and proportions. Suggestions are offered on how to develop the concepts and skills associated with these topics. The book is divided into elementary, middle school, and professional development sections. Chapters include: (1) "The Development of…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Fractions
Frechette, Ellen Carley – 2003
This book is designed to help adults gain the range of math skills they need to succeed in life and work and on standardized tests including the GED. It is expected to help students overcome math anxiety, discover math as interesting and purposeful, and develop good number sense. Lessons are organized around four strands: (1) skill lessons…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Arithmetic, Curriculum Design, Fractions
Herr, Nicholas K. – 1976
The workbook is intended to help the vocational high school student understand and gain competence in working with fractions. The exercises provide practice in reducing and changing fractions, multiplying, dividing, finding a least common denominator and equivalent fractions, adding and subtracting. The types of fractions are also defined. Quizzes…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Educational Media, Fractions, High School Students
Zeman, Anne; Kelly, Kate – 1994
This book is written to answer commonly asked homework questions of fourth, fifth, and sixth graders. Included are facts, charts, definitions, explanations, examples, and illustrations. Topics include ancient number systems; decimal system; math symbols; addition; subtraction; multiplication; division; fractions; estimation; averages; properties;…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Calculators, Computers, Fractions
Burns, Marilyn – 2001
This book contains a collection of fraction lessons that support curriculum and instruction. The goals of the lessons are to give all students the chance to learn how to: (1) name fractional parts of wholes and sets; (2) represent fractional parts using the standard notation including proper fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers, and…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Basic Skills, Curriculum Design, Elementary Education
Owens, Vivian W. – 1992
This book describes how parents can develop a mathematical environment for children in the home. Four major areas are emphasized: whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and basic geometry. Section 1 "'Shoebox' Activities," provides activities to teach specific concepts within a manageable time period. Materials are listed and diagrams…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Decimal Fractions, Elementary Education, Family Environment
Davydov, V. V., Ed. – 1991
This is volume 6 of the series of translations of books from the Soviet literature on research in the psychology of mathematics instruction and on teaching methods influenced by the research. This book contains both a theoretical examination of the connection between instruction and the development of children, and experimental data on a definite…
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation
Suydam, Marilyn N.; Dessart, Donald J. – 1976
This booklet was written to provide elementary-school teachers with an overview of some of the research results related to the development of computational skills, together with ideas for classroom activities which have grown out of research projects. The booklet is organized into twelve sections, the first of which is devoted to delineating the…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Arithmetic, Basic Skills, Computation
Van de Walle, John A. – 1998
The goal of this book is to help students make sense of mathematics and become confident in their ability to do so. Section 1: "Foundations of Teaching Mathematics," includes chapters entitled: (1) "Teaching Mathematics: Reflections and Directions"; (2) "Exploring What It Means to Do Mathematics"; (3) "Developing Understanding in Mathematics"; (4)…
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Calculators, Class Organization