Practical Tests In Commercial And Higher Arithmetic

Author : Ernest L. Thurston
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ISBN 13 : 9781330483053
Total Pages : 74 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book Practical Tests in Commercial and Higher Arithmetic (Classic Reprint) written by Ernest L. Thurston and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-29 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Practical Tests in Commercial and Higher Arithmetic It is undoubtedly true that many pupils, who can solve with ease even the difficult problems given in their text-books, fail in the solution of simple business problems stated in business terms and offering no special key, by position or otherwise, to the particular case or principle involved in their solution. Pure business problems contain such varying cases and subjects as to admit of solution only through a thorough knowledge of general principles, and by continual drill in practical work. Furthermore, to secure the best results, the arithmetic work must be co-ordinated as far as possible with business practice, bookkeeping, commercial law, etc. Only thus can pupils learn to how great an extent the general principles of percentage and higher arithmetic underlie and form the basis of nearly all business calculations. The problem, therefore, of how best to drill and review pupils in commercial and higher arithmetic is one that still proves, to many a teacher, exceedingly difficult of solution. The object of the arithmetic course is to secure careful analysis, logical reasoning, proper expression, oral and written, of results obtained, together with accuracy and rapidity in calculations, - in general, to train the pupil to interpret and express a business transaction in mathematical terms. In order to secure such results as are desired, it is necessary to give much mental work for training in analysis and expression and for facility in calculating. This work permits the teacher to study the mental processes of his pupils, correct errors, and strengthen weak points. The course must include such general instruction as will correlate arithmetic with business. Pupils must personate parties to a transaction, must treat general problems exhaustively, viewing them under all conditions and preparing clear and concise statements of the results obtained. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This 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.