Impact of Increased High School Mathematics Requirements on College Entrance Exam-Taking and Scores
Description:
Research shows that students who take advanced mathematics courses perform better on measures of college readiness than students who take less rigorous courses. However, no clear effect has been shown on requiring all students to take more advanced courses. This study examined whether increases in the number and level of mathematics courses required for high school graduation have resulted in increased levels of college aspirations and preparedness. Specifically, twenty years of data from a rur…
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Date:
May 2020
Creator:
Richardson, Connie J.