One of the core disciplines within science. The major fields within mathematics are algebra, analysis, number theory, topology, geometry, combinatorics, and logic. Math is concerned with structure, space, change, and quantity.
Mathematics requires much rigor for writing proofs. Most people are only introduced to mathematics that does not require such rigor. Mathematics is extremely influential in many fields, and, without it, modern society would not be the same - it would be less advanced.
Mathematics requires much rigor for writing proofs. Most people are only introduced to mathematics that does not require such rigor. Mathematics is extremely influential in many fields, and, without it, modern society would not be the same - it would be less advanced.
It is only two weeks into the term that, in a calculus class, a student raises his hand and asks: "Will we ever need this stuff in real life?" The professor gently smiles at him and says: "Of course not - if your real life will consist of flipping hamburgers at MacDonald's!"
Q: What is the difference between a Ph.D. in mathematics and a large pizza?
A: A large pizza can feed a family of four...
Q: What is the difference between a Ph.D. in mathematics and a large pizza?
A: A large pizza can feed a family of four...
by andrecitito September 12, 2011
Get the mathmug. by Speed March 29, 2005
Get the mathmug. 2+2=who gives a shit about math
by grgreenhut@Gmail.com September 27, 2007
Get the mathmug. Short for mathematics - the logical study of quantity (numbers) and abstract structure (geometry), their operations, properties, applications, and how they all interrelate.
Aside from its incredible value in real-world applications (science, engineering, business, etc.), mathematics is also taught in schools because it's the best system to demonstrate and strengthen the vital concepts of deductive reasoning, objectivity, and abstract thinking.
People who are quick to say they hate math are typically those who had horrible math teachers/curricula in school, and never grasped the basic underlying concepts of math. Other reasons for an individual's poor math skills might include having a short attention span, no confidence to question what isn't understood, and the simple reinforcement by peers that it's OK to remain bad at math. But like a sonet or a piece of sheet music, mathematics reveals its beauty to those who speak its language.
Aside from its incredible value in real-world applications (science, engineering, business, etc.), mathematics is also taught in schools because it's the best system to demonstrate and strengthen the vital concepts of deductive reasoning, objectivity, and abstract thinking.
People who are quick to say they hate math are typically those who had horrible math teachers/curricula in school, and never grasped the basic underlying concepts of math. Other reasons for an individual's poor math skills might include having a short attention span, no confidence to question what isn't understood, and the simple reinforcement by peers that it's OK to remain bad at math. But like a sonet or a piece of sheet music, mathematics reveals its beauty to those who speak its language.
by Bill M. July 27, 2004
Get the mathmug. 1. "the hard way"
2. something you need to know to get through school, but will never need again once you're done.
2. something you need to know to get through school, but will never need again once you're done.
Joe has seven more apples than Frank, who has apples equal to his age divided by 9, how many apples does Joe have if he eats half of them plus one?
Hmm... we can do this the easy way, or math...
Hmm... we can do this the easy way, or math...
by Brad May 13, 2005
Get the mathmug. M-mentally
A-absurd
T-teaching
H-habit
I made this up last year when i was in 7th grade, the 05-05 year. It hit me suddenly while sitting through seven thirty am math glass what math really stood for. I told my teacher and she laughed.
Chuck Norris is the only non-geeky person who excels in math. He can divide any number by zero and come up with a different number that is always right.
A-absurd
T-teaching
H-habit
I made this up last year when i was in 7th grade, the 05-05 year. It hit me suddenly while sitting through seven thirty am math glass what math really stood for. I told my teacher and she laughed.
Chuck Norris is the only non-geeky person who excels in math. He can divide any number by zero and come up with a different number that is always right.
Everyone: Aah, we have to go learn "math" again.
One person: Yeah, maybe we should skip it and hide out in the bathroom this period.
Everyone else: That's a great idea!
One person: Yeah, maybe we should skip it and hide out in the bathroom this period.
Everyone else: That's a great idea!
by Gasper November 07, 2006
Get the mathmug. Nerd: I got an A+ on my math test
Me: I got a D+ but I wont use this math in my
grown up life so I DON'T GIVE A SHIT!!!!!
Next Day.......
Me: I guessed my math homework answers because I
wanted to go outside.
Nerd: oooooo, You're going to get benched.
Me: I don't give a dead bird's last shit!
Me: I got a D+ but I wont use this math in my
grown up life so I DON'T GIVE A SHIT!!!!!
Next Day.......
Me: I guessed my math homework answers because I
wanted to go outside.
Nerd: oooooo, You're going to get benched.
Me: I don't give a dead bird's last shit!
by Buttlamo May 08, 2007
Get the mathmug.