DR>  > that the reporter did either) how the book compares to
DR>  > a U.S. counterpart in number of problems, total words,
DR>  > etc.
DR> 
DR> This is probably true. However, with the exception of pages of just 
DR> math 
DR> facts (+,-,X & divide), I've always felt that if a child can do 10 
DR> problems
DR> correctly, understanding the process, there is no need to do the rest 
DR> of 
DR> the 40 or 50 on the same (US textbook) page.
    Agreed.
    The problem, though, is that many U.S. math classrooms are filled by 
every kind of kid from genius to near-retarded...and the teacher assigns some 
amount far beyond the number the top kids need in the hope (usually 
misplaced) that the bottom kid in the class will get it.
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