ERIC ED623272: Junior Mathematics. Book One. [1925]
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- ERIC ED623272: Junior Mathematics. Book One. [1925]
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ERIC ED623272: Junior Mathematics. Book One. [1925]
Author: ERIC
Year: 1925
Familiarity with modern methods of measurement and skill in doing quantitative thinking are essential. This text offers a "general" course intended for those who continue studies in the senior high school as well as for those who do not continue. It aims to contribute to the pupil's liberal education by preparing him to understand the quantitative aspects of contemporary civilization. Since this is a first course in secondary school mathematics, it presupposes knowledge of the fundamental operations with whole numbers, with common fractions, and with decimals. As soon as proficiency in these operations has been attained, the pupil is prepared to take up the study of this course. The following aims have been set up in the selection and organization of material: (1) The material used must fill a real need in the life of the pupil. It must be useful to him in his present school studies as well as in preparing him to perform activities in later life. It must have social value; (2) The material must be adapted to the abilities of pupils of the early adolescent period and he within their experience; (3) It is not sufficient to teach mathematics merely as a body of principles. There ought