When do we use a capital for the word math? When do we use Math vs math? Example: Own works well in math class or Own works well in Math class? Owen contributes positively in Math through regular participation? VS. Owen contributes positively in math through regular participation?

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When do we use a capital for the word math?  When do we use Math vs math?  Example: Own works well in math class or Own works well in Math class?  Owen contributes positively in Math through regular participation?  VS. Owen contributes positively in math through regular participation?

Writeacher · Answer

You would use Math if that word, spelled exactly like that, is part of a course's title -- Math IV, for example, or maybe Math for Business.

When you're referring to math/mathematics in general terms, not as a title of a course, you use lower-case m.

Ms. Sue · Answer

Usually, school subjects are not capitalized: math, geography, history, but French, English.

We capitalize Algebra I, Economics 101, and the School of Music.

http://www.btb.termiumplus.gc.ca/tpv2guides/guides/wrtps/index-eng.html?lang=eng&lettr=indx_catlog_c&page=9x1CsvEwOjcI.html

Jayson · Answer

Thank you :)

Ms. Sue · Answer

You're welcome.

Writeacher · Answer

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/capitals.htm Find "Proper Nouns" on this webpage, and then look at the bottom of that whole category. The differences are spelled out for you.