new math
"New math" was an educational reform in the mid-20th century aimed at enhancing mathematical understanding through abstract concepts.
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Definition
C1Education
(historical, academic)A teaching approach from the 1950s and 1960s focusing on abstract mathematical concepts like set theory and logical reasoning.
Example
- In the 1960s, many schools adopted new math to improve students' understanding of advanced mathematical ideas.
B2General Use
(derogatory, informal)A method perceived as overly complex or incorrect for solving mathematical problems.
Example
- He used some kind of new math to come up with that answer, and it makes no sense.
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