Do students in top education countries have homework?

Lukas asked: "How come Finland has shorter days and no homework for students and yet is achieving more?" Lukas explained to us the thinking behind his question: "I want to know why other countries are not adopting this education system. read more

Singapore is a country that has been respected for its “Best education system in Mathematics and Science” among 74 countries. As a student studying in Singapore, I can guarantee you that we do have examinations. We have 2 in-school examinations every year. There will also be tests between the previous examination to the next. read more

On average, Finnish students do only about three hours of homework a week, yet in 2012 they scored sixth highest in the world in reading and 12th highest in math on the OECD’s international test, known as PISA or Programme for International Student Assessment. read more

Across countries, students spending less time on homework aren’t necessarily studying less—in South Korea, for example, 15-year-olds spend about three hours on homework a week, but they spend an additional 1.4 hours per week with a personal tutor, and 3.6 hours in after-school classes, well above the OECD average for both, according to the OECD survey. read more