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(1) THE decimal fraction is the central point of modern arithmetic. This is realised by Mr. Lister, who begins his book with the graphical abacus. The explanation of its use for integers leads up very simply to its use for decimal fractions. All other aids are also pressed into the service, such as the use of metric measurements, expression of a decimal in words as so many tenths and hundredths, and the actual measurement of lengths by a suitably divided ruler. It is, in fact, difficult to see how the dullest boy can fail to grasp the idea as presented by Mr. Lister.
(1) A First Book of Arithmetic.
By S. Lister. Pp. vii + 258. (London: Macmillan and Co., Ltd., 1915.) Price 1s. 6d.
(2) Elementary Algebra: First Year Course.
By F. Cajori L. R. Odell. Pp. vii + 206. (New York: The Macmillan Co.; London: Macmillan and Co., Ltd., 1915.) Price 3s. net.
(3) Revision Papers in Algebra.
By W. G. Borchardt. Pp. vi + 152 + Answers. (London: Messrs. Rivingtons, 1915.) Price 2s.
(4) Tables for Converting Shillings, Pence, and Farthings into Seven Places of Decimals of a Pound; and for the Reconversion of Decimals.
Pp. 6. (London: C. and E. Layton, n.d.) Price 1s. net.
(5) The Rapid Reckoning Chart.
By Dr. E. E. Fournier d'Albe. (London: Educational Supply Association, Ltd.) Price 3d. net.
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M., D. (1) A First Book of Arithmetic (2) Elementary Algebra: First Year Course (3) Revision Papers in Algebra (4) Tables for Converting Shillings, Pence, and Farthings into Seven Places of Decimals of a Pound; and for the Reconversion of Decimals (5) The Rapid Reckoning Chart . Nature 96, 506–507 (1916). https://doi.org/10.1038/096506a0
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