Arithmetic learning recommendations
This page provides subject-specific learning recommendations for the subject arithmetic. See all our learning recommendations pages |
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH arithmetic in the sense of number theory. For recommendations on that front, see elementary number theory learning recommendations
Top recommendations
| If this description fits you ... | ... this might be the best recommendation | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| You are looking for a book for an elementary schooler, or a group of elementary schoolers, who is gifted or intellectually curious to learn the material. | The book Hard Math for Elementary School by Glenn Ellison, ISBN 978-1489507174, Amazon paperback, is a great textbook to use as a teacher or guide. | ~$22 (paperback) |
| You have already learned elementary school mathematics, but now want to explore the subject in more depth. Perhaps you're a parent who wants to help your child with elementary school mathematics, or an adult who wants to get a deeper understanding of the stuff. | The book Arithmetic for Parents: A Book for Grownups about Children's Mathematics by Ron Aharoni, ISBN 978-0977985258, Amazon paperback | ~$22 (paperback) |
| You want to learn computational tricks and improve your "mental math" capabilities. | Secrets of Mental Math: The Mathemagician's Guide to Lightning Calculation and Amazing Math Tricks by Arthur Benjamin and Michael Shermer, ISBN 978-0307338402, Amazon paperback Short-Cut Math (Dover Books on Mathematics), ISBN 978-0486246116,Amazon paperback |
~$11 (paperback for Benjamin/Shermer) + ~$5 (Kelly) |