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Peer reviewedWalberg, Herbert J. – School Community Journal, 1991
A survey of eighth graders in 11 countries showed that countries whose students averaged the most homework (8 to 9 hours weekly) also had the highest average test scores. Swedish and U.S. students did the least homework (4 to 5 hours weekly) and had the lowest scores. Japan's system is praised and U.S. youth's TV-viewing habits deplored. (MLH)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Grade 8
PDF pending restorationCenter for Education Statistics (ED/OERI), Washington, DC. – 1986
The Second International Mathematics Study compared 13-year-old students from 20 countries in five mathematics content areas. Japanese students ranked first in all five areas. This report compares Japan and the United States on three factors potentially related to student performance on mathematics tests. These include: (1) time spent on…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Comparative Education, Foreign Countries, Homework
