Education
‘Students are struggling’: California University professors press for return of standardised exams
Key Points
University of California faculty are urging the reinstatement of SAT/ACT math requirements for STEM applicants, citing a significant decline in student math skills since the tests were dropped. They argue current admissions practices fail to ensure readiness, forcing instructors to reteach basic math and jeopardizing the quality of STEM education.
University of California faculty are urging the reinstatement of SAT/ACT math requirements for STEM applicants, citing a significant decline in student math skills since the tests were dropped. They argue current admissions practices fail to ensure readiness, forcing instructors to reteach basic math and jeopardizing the quality of STEM education.