new math

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Definition of new math in English English dictionary

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.

Mathematics taught in elementary and secondary schools that constructs mathematical relationships from set theory. Also called new mathematics

Turkish pronunciation

nyu mäth

Pronunciation

/ˈnyo͞o ˈmaᴛʜ/ /ˈnjuː ˈmæθ/

Etymology

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

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