new maths

British

noun

(functioning as singular) an approach to mathematics in which the basic principles of set theory are introduced at an elementary level

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The government only reached 63% of its target number for new maths teacher trainees this year.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2024

As well as using machine learning to discover new maths, the team say that the datasets used in maths could help refine machine learning models.

From Science Daily • Oct. 4, 2023

He plans to ask mathematicians and business people to review the "core maths content" taught in schools, and consider a new maths qualification.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2023

The advisory group will consider what maths skills students need, and whether a new maths qualification is necessary.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2023

Plans for seemingly tougher new maths, English and reasoning tests for trainee teachers from next year made headlines at the end of last week, with the government's move leading Radio 4's Today programme on Friday.

From The Guardian • Oct. 29, 2012

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