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Psychoarithmetic (Volume 20)

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Psychoarithmetic explores the intricate relationship between the human mind and mathematical thinking. Montessori presents mathematics not merely as a body of facts, but as a discipline that engages the whole psyche through careful observation, logical reasoning, and meaningful activity. Drawing on her educational philosophy, she connects arithmetic, geometry, and algebra to cognitive and psychological development, demonstrating how mathematical concepts can foster clarity of thought when approached through sensory experience and internalized understanding. The work is designed as a handbook that encourages readers — including educators, students, and adults — to develop mental discipline through mathematical exploration. Montessori considers not only how individuals learn mathematical operations, but also how such learning supports broader mental growth and the fulfillment of human potential. The book offers insights into mathematical relationships, problem-solving, and the development of abstract thinking grounded in sensory foundations, making it valuable for both pedagogical theory and practical classroom guidance.

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Call Number

510 MON p

Publisher

Netherlands : Montessori-Pierson Publishing Company., 2016

Collation

396 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9789079506293

Classification

510

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Edition

Volume 20 (English edition, Montessori Series)

Subject(s)

geometry
algebra
Montessori Education
Psychoarithmetic
Mathematical cognition
Psychology of mathematics
Arithmetic exercises

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