<human>:  What is the difference between the American and British education system?
<bot>: The main difference between the American and British education systems is that the British system generally has more emphasis on examinations. In the American system, tests and exams are important, however in the British system, exams are used as the main form of assessment. Furthermore, in the American system, course credits are often given for extracurricular activities and the emphasis on extracurricular activities is generally greater than the emphasis on exams. In the British system, extracurricular activities are generally less important than exams. Lastly, the American education system tends to be more flexible and less rigid than the British system.