I wonder what you have to say about life in college?

I went through my degree at UofT pretty much working 7 days a week. I do not think it is possible to get an A average in a science program at UofT without working at 6 days a week, even if you are incredibly brilliant.

Ok, so you'll argue against getting A averages? But then, how do you get scholarships to pursue higher degrees?

If really the homework does not contribute significantly to the learning, then fine, but otherwise, what is wrong with homework?

In my college classes, I load up students... trying to get as close to 135 hours a term as I can. They are already far behind Indian, Russian and Chinese University students, as it is, so I am not going to go any easier on them.

I find, routinely, college students who can't do basic High School algebra!!!

Too much homework you say??? I see too little. These kids obviously never went through sane algebra classes where you have to *repeat* a thousand times certain tricks before they stick in your brain.

Like it or not, for some skills, repetition is the only way out. You have to practice, practice and practice again.

Now, that's high school and college. I am not certain the same applies to 8 years olds.