<p>sometime in the 1900s (I forget which decade) an American philosophy rose where people started getting worried about “overworking” students. it’s not just math, it’s virtually every subject.</p>
<p>it’s sad really.</p>
<p>I’ve gone to school in Europe, Asia and America. Students have to work hard there. not so here in the US. for UK university admissions you can see how they want UK students to have at least 3 A-levels (which everyone takes) at a certain grade and 3 APs for US students (which is well aboove average if you consider every high school student in the US). AP = A-level. it’s not just math. </p>
<p>The attitiude in the US seems to be, “let them have fun and be kids.” everywhere else kids are expected to work hard. educators (i.e. teachers) are also less respected in America</p>
<p>and don’t even get me started about the rigor of Asian schooling.</p>