2007-03-25 00:42:35 · 8 answers · asked by Wity 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
I say both, and I'm British.
I dont know why.
It doesn't matter either way, the real word is mathematics, not math or maths.
You could argue both are correct.
"Maths" could be considered correct because the true word is "mathematicS" and not "mathematic".
"Math" could be considered correct because its more a true shortening of the word.
Either way, it doesn't matter, and I would venture to suggest it far more because of tradition than anything else.
2007-03-25 01:13:21 · answer #1 · answered by Bloke Ala Sarcasm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do they call cell phones mobiles in Australia?
Why do they spell colour in the UK and color in the US?
Why do they drive on the left side of the road in the UK, Australia, and NZ, but on the right side of the road in North America?
Why do they call it football in some parts of the world and soccer in other parts?
It's just the way it is; every country has their own way of doing things, and people grow up with these methods. It has nothing to do with being lazy or being American. It's about being aware of the world around you and accepting these cultural differences.
2007-03-25 08:33:11 · answer #2 · answered by Puggy 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We say "math" because, when we abbreviate the word, we simply use the first syllable. The meaning is more stressed when abbreviated in British English.
2007-03-25 07:49:15 · answer #3 · answered by fatboycool 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they know best!! They are superpower and no one can stop them!! Alquaida tried and failed. Iraqis are tying but failing!! Iranians have already challenged them to attack but sanctions will do the trick!! That is how Americans are powerful!!
Incidentally, they don't speak English so it is incomparable!!
2007-03-25 16:55:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tradition !
2007-03-25 07:45:43 · answer #5 · answered by sumzrfun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because this mahs is the plural of math
2007-03-25 07:48:03 · answer #6 · answered by jon l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah i dont know why they say 'math' - its plural as there are diff types of maths
2007-03-25 14:19:41 · answer #7 · answered by coy carp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their habit
2007-03-25 07:53:47 · answer #8 · answered by Ashley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋