new math

English

Alternative forms

  • New Math

Etymology

From the dramatic change in teaching practices for mathematics in the 1960s in America.

Noun

new math (uncountable)

  1. (pejorative) The methodology used to arrive at an unreasonably incorrect answer for a mathematical calculation.
    She quickly calculated the tip to be $45.00 on the restaurant tab of $110.50, apparently using new math.
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