World Report: January 27, 2006 Vol. 11 Iss. 16
- This Issue:
- Table of Contents
- Cover Story
- Cover Story - Spanish Version
- Mini-Lesson
- Comprehension Quiz
- Teacher's Guide and Worksheets
Top 5 Nations Where Kids Study Most
The average U.S. student spends about 33 hours a week in school, on homework, in after-school classes and being tutored. But that's still a lot less than other kids around the world. Here are the countries where kids study the most.
1. Korea: 49.9 hours per week
2. Turkey: 48.6
3. Mexico: 46.9
4. Greece: 44.9
5. Italy: 40.8
Source: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
