Math(s)

[blackmage_nuke]

First, why add the 's' at the end of the word? Shouldn't a subject in general be singular?

Different types of math, grasshopper. When's the last time you heard anyone tell you that Calculus is the same as Algebra?

They aren't the same. However, they all fall under the general subject of math.

For example, Chemistry and Biology are both types of science, but you don't call the subject they fall under 'sciences', do you?

Its because mathematic is an adjective and shortened to math, and mathematics is the noun and shortened to maths. However maths can also be used as an adjective, as can mathematical

You see the thing abot math is it is the only subject who chooses to spit in the face of the english language. And that makes english fanatics hate it. Very post modern.

I really like maths, though im bad at parametrics, im pretty good at everything else ive done so far.