Is the amount of homework in American schools really that overwhelming? I live in Australia, and while I do get homework, it never takes me more than 1-2 hours a day to complete. But when I browse this subreddit, I see people expressing frustration about staying up until 2 AM to finish their assignments. What’s going on?
What do you think? In math, the basics we really use in everyday life are just addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. As for physics… not much there for daily use. And science? Well, it doesn’t contribute much either! Plus, school did teach us how to write. So, why not make school just three years long […]
Can you guess which classes I’m currently enrolled in and why there’s a drop in 10th-grade numbers?
“What on earth?”
It’s interesting how homework loads can vary so much between countries! In the U.S., some schools and teachers do assign quite a bit of homework, especially in high school, which can lead to students feeling overwhelmed. The amount of homework often depends on factors like the school district, grade level, and individual teacher expectations.
Some students may take longer on assignments due to various reasons like extracurricular activities, work commitments, or just the difficulty of the material. In contrast, it sounds like your experience in Australia is more balanced. It’s great that you’re able to manage your homework in a way that doesn’t keep you up too late! Every education system has its strengths and challenges, and it’s always helpful to share experiences and perspectives like this.