Teaching Arithmetic in the Elementary School Volume I, Primary Grades, authored by Robert Lee Morton and published by Silver Burdett Company in 1937, is a comprehensive educational resource designed for early grade arithmetic instruction. This volume focuses on foundational numeracy skills and includes detailed chapters on developing an understanding of number, arithmetic's place in the curriculum, and teaching fundamental combinations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The book spans over 320 pages and provides a structured approach with chapter tests and review exercises, making it a valuable reference for educators and students of educational theory.
This original edition is bound in blue cloth with gold embossed titles on the spine, reflecting its vintage character. The content is noted to be largely rewritten from earlier works by the same author, incorporating contemporary research and educational methods of the time. Its chapters cover a wide range of topics from rote counting to teaching multiplication and division, making it a significant collectible for those interested in the history of elementary education or arithmetic pedagogy.
