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This is a bit nitpicky, but I was annoyed with the shifting between using "math" and "maths" in the article - it's annoying enough to see "maths" used, having f
by Bahamut 12y ago
This is a bit nitpicky, but I was annoyed with the shifting between using "math" and "maths" in the article - it's annoying enough to see "maths" used, having formerly been in the academic math world, but to waffle between the two is just confusing.
- jamesrcole 12y ago> it's annoying enough to see "maths" used it's the standard shorthand for "mathematics" that's used in Australia. We don't use the term "math".
- jacques_chester 12y agoMore specifically: the prose written by the journalist uses "maths", because that's the standard spelling in Australia. Every example of "math" appears in a quote, so they are being reproduced verbatim.
- anindyabd 12y ago"Math" is used in the US and Canada. "Maths" is used in the rest of the world.
- qzervaas 12y agoAlthough ironically in Australia we would say something like "he is good at sport", whereas in the US it would be "good at sports".
- serf 12y agodoes "Be a good sport." exist as a phrase in Australia? Meaning 'grin and bear it.'. Maybe the US English uses 'sports' instead of 'sport' due to the conflict in meanings between the two uses. Just an idea.