protestant mathematics

A collection of mathematical formulae which seem to be correct but they are not.

The formula (a + b)^2 = a^2 + b^2 is a typical case of protestant mathematics.

by Virasoro-Shapiro amplitude November 24, 2022

Mathematically Margheritic

(adjective). beautiful and wonderful, and I cannot stress this enough, things that are offered to you only once in your lifetime and will forever be with you ethereal rare

Winter Bear by V is a song that's mathematically margheritic

by Arcane Kalon August 09, 2019

Mathematical Nap

When the aftermath of overworking with too much x's and y's make someone zzz when they doze or nod off.

Prof. Ziz’s mild snore got some mean colleagues take a shot of him having a mathematical nap, which was suspected to be filled with ƶ, ƶ², …, √ƶ, ℤ.

by Numerati December 17, 2024

Growth Mindset in Mathematics

The idea that math educators should focus on effort rather than on results—that failure is part of the success equation, because a set of false starts, failures, and frustrations are often necessary or unavoidable before someone could experience some degree of mathematical progress or achievement.

To fail is no shame, but failure to try again often is. A growth mindset in mathematics is to try or fail again, while failing better or faster each time.

by Numerati December 14, 2024

Seizures Are Any ElectroMagnetic Pulse: The Mathematical Juvenile Release

What I call homo-sapiens who are addicted to perianal abscesses.

Person 1: Are you addicted to perianal abscesses?
Person 2: Yes.
Person 1: Seizures Are Any ElectroMagnetic Pulse: The Mathematical Juvenile Release

by LeSouffleDeVersailles January 30, 2025