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math deficits
Coverage of math deficits in the Nexus archive.
- Citing 'severe' math deficits, UC faculty demand a return to SAT tests for STEM
University of California faculty members are calling for the reinstatement of SAT tests for STEM program admissions, citing severe math deficits in students. The demand is based on concerns about academic preparedness in STEM fields.
- Citing 'severe' math deficits, UC faculty demand a return to SAT tests for STEM applicants
Hundreds of University of California professors are calling for the reinstatement of SAT or ACT requirements for STEM majors by 2027, citing a 'widening preparation gap' caused by the test-optional policy. They argue this gap threatens the value of UC STEM degrees due to 'severe' math deficits among applicants.