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

Critical Theory of Mathematics

The application of Critical Theory to mathematics—examining how mathematical knowledge is constructed, how it's used, and how it reflects and reinforces power. Critical Theory of Mathematics asks: Is mathematics universal, or is it culturally specific? How has mathematics been used to justify racism (intelligence testing), colonialism (surveying), and exploitation (algorithmic oppression)? Who gets to be a mathematician, and who's excluded? Drawing on ethnomathematics, critical math education, and postcolonial theory, it insists that mathematics is never just numbers—it's a human activity, shaped by history, culture, and power.

"Math is universal, they say. Critical Theory of Mathematics asks: universal for whom? Developed where? The math taught in schools is one tradition among many—and it's been used to measure skulls, justify eugenics, design weapons. Math isn't neutral; it's a tool. Critical theory insists on asking: who uses this tool, and for what?"

by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 4, 2026

mathemacations

Noun & Garethism.

An amalgamation of maths and calculation first used by Gareth in the year 2004.

We need to know the budget for the movie, have you done the mathemacations?

by GazelleH August 27, 2007

mythematics

The use of made-up or exaggerated statistics or facts to support an argument.

"It's a fact that 75% of immigrants are claiming benefits".

"Where are you getting this information from? You're making it up, it's just mythematics, hyperbole or just a lie".

by Statt0 April 30, 2014

MATHEMAGICIAN

somebody who is so fucking incredibly good at math that it begins to get a little retarded.

"Karl" yuh, wassaaaa, why is Quentin such a fucking mathemagician???
"Jacquie" IDK, he is so retarded.
"Karl" IKR

by JINKYT November 4, 2018

Methematician

An expert in the study and/or use of the stimulant drug methamphetamine.

You: Ay fam, I just scored some meth but I don't know how to use it.
Your homie: I would ask Scott since he's quite the methematician.

by Benjamin1999 April 22, 2020

mathewatics

mathewatics is singapore’s most underrated youtuber. he is known for his hilarious gamimg videos, however, is he dead or not? he hasnt posted in so long! please come back, we love you

mathewatics is the best youtuber in the world

by mathew fan November 22, 2021