Exploring Mathematics College Readiness in the United States
Large numbers of students graduate high school unprepared for post-secondary education and ill-equipped for the labor force of the 21st century. Research on college readiness reveals the prominent role that mathematics preparedness plays in the fulfillment of hopes and dreams for a college degree. A...
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Arizona State University
2011-02-01
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| description | Large numbers of students graduate high school unprepared for post-secondary education and ill-equipped for the labor force of the 21st century. Research on college readiness reveals the prominent role that mathematics preparedness plays in the fulfillment of hopes and dreams for a college degree. As requirements for post-secondary education and qualifications for the workforce merge, college readiness in mathematics is a significant factor in job opportunities and career choices. This report provides an in-depth exploration in mathematics college readiness in the United States and offers a compilation of recommendations from many significant constituents who have made notable advances in mathematics preparedness in the education of todayâs high school students. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f63786cbe3504d4c93f6c560682922ee2022-12-21T18:26:05ZengArizona State UniversityCurrent Issues in Education1099-839X2011-02-01141Exploring Mathematics College Readiness in the United StatesNancy J. McCormick0Marva S. Lucas1Middle Tennessee State UniversityMiddle Tennessee State UniversityLarge numbers of students graduate high school unprepared for post-secondary education and ill-equipped for the labor force of the 21st century. Research on college readiness reveals the prominent role that mathematics preparedness plays in the fulfillment of hopes and dreams for a college degree. As requirements for post-secondary education and qualifications for the workforce merge, college readiness in mathematics is a significant factor in job opportunities and career choices. This report provides an in-depth exploration in mathematics college readiness in the United States and offers a compilation of recommendations from many significant constituents who have made notable advances in mathematics preparedness in the education of todayâs high school students.https://cie.asu.edu/ojs/index.php/cieatasu/article/view/680 |
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