The Psychology of Arithmetic
The Psychology of Arithmetic
The Psychology of Arithmetic, written by Edward L. Thorndike in the early 20th century, examines the psychological principles that influence the teaching and understanding of arithmetic in elementary education. The book emphasizes the importance of empirical research in measuring and improving students' arithmetic skills and reasoning. Thorndike discusses key concepts in educational psychology, focusing on the formation of connections between arithmetic concepts and the role of practice in skill development. This work aims to enhance instructional methods by providing a deeper understanding of the learning processes involved in arithmetic education.
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“Seven Rules Formulated for Teaching Arithmetic:1) Consider the situation the pupils faces.2) Consider the response you wish to connect with.3) Form the bond; do not expect it to come by miracle.4) Other things being equal, form no bond that will have to be broken.5) Other things being equal, do not form two or three bonds when one will serve.6) Other things being equal, form bonds in the way that they are required later to act.7) Favor, therefore, the situations which life itself will offer, and the responses which life itself will demand. (p. 101)””
— Edward L. Thorndike
