{"product_id":"the-normal-mental-arithmetic-a-thorough-and-complete-course-by-analysis-and-induction-classic-reprint","title":"The Normal Mental Arithmetic: A Thorough and Complete Course by Analysis and Induction (Classic Reprint)","description":"The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. \u003ci\u003eThe Normal Mental Arithmetic: A Thorough and Complete Course by Analysis and Induction\u003c\/i\u003e is a textbook written by Edward Brooks. This work provides readers with the opportunity to access a textbook that was used in Pennsylvania public schools in the mid-nineteenth century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe focus of Edward Brooks' textbook is to impart the mental skills required for success at arithmetic on public school students. In the introduction, the author criticizes the state of arithmetic teaching, stating that the methods current as of this text's publication were focused too much on formulas and not enough on developing mental skills. Thus, the focus of \u003ci\u003eThe Normal Mental Arithmetic\u003c\/i\u003e is to teach students to use their ingenuity to solve mathematical problems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is structured as most textbooks are, with the text divided into lessons, each of which either presents a new topic or builds on a previously discussed topic. The majority of the work is a series of sample questions to be posed to students, with little in the way of explanation. Unlike many textbooks, the correct responses are not included anywhere in the book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Normal Mental Arithmetic\u003c\/i\u003e is not a candidate to be used in the classroom today. Modern teaching methods and textbooks have evolved far beyond those of the nineteenth century, and this book is good evidence of that development. The book is thus valuable to those interested in examining the history of educational methods and practices, and anybody else keenly interested in nineteenth century textbooks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Normal Mental Arithmetic\u003c\/i\u003e poses arithmetic problems that can still serve as good practice for the mathematic learner, however other facets of this text make it less suited for use in today's classroom. If you are a reader seeking to examine a nineteenth century textbook, Edward Brooks' work is a good example of one that was used in public schools throughout Pennsylvania.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Publisher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.\u003cbr\u003eThe digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.","brand":"Forgotten Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39810071461933,"sku":"9781330173008","price":9.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk\/products\/the-normal-mental-arithmetic-a-thorough-and-complete-course-by-analysis-and-induction-classic-reprint","provider":"The Great British Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}