Quote Originally Posted by Wales-Bales View Post
I did take art at school as I though it would be a dodge, but then found out it came with history of art lessons, and those classes were delivered during the lunchbreak! Homework was horrendous too, and I had to write loads of essays. On balance it was worth it, as it got me into music/photography, etc., but my best subject was maths and I always aced the exams with 90% plus.
Couldn't help have a little chuckle at your "... aced the exams with 90% plus".
Even 95% at maths is considered 'Needs to do better' here in China.
I'm not knocking your prowess by the way (I had a GCSE 4 in maths! ).
Just that many Asian countries set the bar high, particularly for maths.