Vision in Elementary Mathematics

Book Details:

• Author: W. W. Sawyer

• Publisher: Dover

• Language: English

• Edition: Reprint Edition

• ISBN: 9780486425559

• Pages: 346

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.3 inches

• Weight: Not provided

About the Book

Mathematics for the Imagination by W. W. Sawyer offers a unique and engaging approach to elementary mathematics, making it accessible and appealing to both students and educators. Sawyer’s technique relies on visual elements, focusing on the most graphic and least "forbidding" aspects of mathematics. The book emphasizes the importance of visualization in learning, encouraging readers to see and understand numbers not just abstractly but through vivid, visual representation.

Sawyer observes that most people have a natural ability to grasp smaller numbers, but when it comes to larger numbers, mental confusion often arises. In this book, he addresses this challenge, offering methods to help readers visualize, dramatize, and analyze numbers. These techniques, which have been used by effective teachers, help retain the attention and understanding of students, making mathematics feel more intuitive and less intimidating.

Covering a wide range of topics from basic multiplication and division to algebra, the book explores word problems, graphs, negative numbers, fractions, and many other practical applications of elementary mathematics. This makes Mathematics for the Imagination an invaluable resource for both parents and teachers, and a captivating read for anyone looking to improve their understanding of mathematics. Whether you're new to math or looking to deepen your understanding, Sawyer's approach will help you see mathematics in a new light.