Case Load for Dummies

Alright, so "case load" is a term we use to talk about the number of cases or tasks that someone, like a teacher, a doctor, or a social worker, has to deal with. It's like the amount of work they have to do, but instead of just saying "work," we use the word "cases" because it could be different kinds of things they need to handle. For example, a doctor's case load could include appointments with patients, reviewing test results, and keeping up with medical records.

So when we say someone has a heavy case load, it means they have a lot of things to deal with and might find it hard to manage everything. It's kind of like having a big backpack full of books – the more books you have, the heavier the backpack is, and it can be tough to carry them all around. And if you have a light case load, it means you have fewer things to deal with, so it's like having fewer books in your backpack – it's easier to carry and manage.

Another way to think about it is like a to-do list. If your to-do list is really long, it means you have a heavy case load of tasks to complete. But if your to-do list is short, it means you have a lighter case load and it's easier to handle.

So, when we say someone's case load is increasing, we mean that they're getting more work or tasks to do, and when we say it's decreasing, it means they have fewer things to deal with. It's all about how much stuff someone needs to manage and handle in their job or in their responsibilities.