The Historical Development of the Changes Made in the New Course of Study in Arithmetic
Abstract
The long awaited, much needed new course of study has arrived. According to Dr. O'Shea, it will be introduced to the classroom next September. Dr. O'Shea says of it, "The child's introduction to arithmetic should be through interesting experiences. The teacher should procure situations that will hold the attention of the pupil and create in him a desire to learn how to meet these situations. The solution of problems paves the way for abstract work. The reason for mastering drills becomes intelligible to the child only when he sees the need for the number facts. Every new fact and every new process should be presented in the form of a problem or the discussion of an activity. As far as possible, this should be done orally. When the child discovers that the solution is impossible without a certain amount of new knowledge, he understands the reason for the development and abstract drill which will give him power to solve the new problem. Oral work occupies an important place in the new course because facility in oral computation reduces the amount of written work; and the ability to solve the mathematical problems of everyday life without paper and pencil is a worthwhile accomplishment."
Subject Area
Developmental psychology|Applied Mathematics
Recommended Citation
Finnerty, Marie C, "The Historical Development of the Changes Made in the New Course of Study in Arithmetic" (1929). ETD Collection for Fordham University. AAI31189805.
https://research.library.fordham.edu/dissertations/AAI31189805
