Math classes and taekwondo classes

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Hi. Please help. I think when you want to say something about a core subject like math or science, you don't put an indefinite article in front of it, like "He took math class during the fall semester," but if you want to say something about a non-core subject like "taekwondo class" (if it is offered in school), I believe you put an indefinite article in front of it, like "He took a taekwondo class after school." Now, my question is what if someone takes more than one of such classes, how should we write it? Is either of these correct? Thank you in advance.

He took math classes in 19XX.
He took taekwondo classes in 19XX.

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

'Core class' vs 'non-core class' is irrelevant.  Use 'a' if there is more than one math or taekwondo course offered.

Anonymous · Answer

Hi, Thank you. I think in high school courses like Algerbra or Trigonometry are offered during a term or semester, and I think some students take courses like those depending on their level.

You wrote:

'Core class' vs 'non-core class' is irrelevant. Use 'a' if there is more than one math or taekwondo course offered.

I am not sure what you meant by your response. Please help me understand what you meant by your response. Thank you again in advance.

Mister Micawber · Answer

Which part do you not understand?

AlpheccaStars · Answer

Here are various options:

He took a math class during the fall semester. (He had the choice of Algebra or Trigonometry or Geometry. He took one of these.)
He took several math classes during the fall semester. (He took more than one.)
He took math during the fall semester. (Math was one of the subjects he took.)
He took taekwondo after school.
He took a taekwondo class after school.

Anonymous · Answer

Thank you. Those examples of yours helped me a lot.

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