Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

new math

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.44 in modern English

Syllables: new -math
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A dramatic and short-lived change in the teaching of mathematics in grade schools in the 1960s, focusing on abstract topics such as symbolic logic, to the detriment of simple arithmetic etc.

American usage; Uncountable

noun

The methodology used to arrive at an unreasonably incorrect answer for a mathematical calculation.

Derogatory; Uncountable

noun

Alternative form of new math.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"She quickly calculated the tip to be $45.00 on the restaurant tab of $110.50, apparently using new math."
"Hooray for New Math[!] / ... / It's so simple, / ... / That only a child can do it!"

Usage

Phrases

reform mathematics

Frequently Paired Words

reform mathematics

Questions

What does new math mean?: A dramatic and short-lived change in the teaching of mathematics in grade schools in the 1960s, focusing on abstract topics such as symbolic logic, to the detriment of simple arithmetic etc.

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