UC Faculty Urge Reinstatement of SAT/ACT Math Requirements Amid Alarming Skills Drop
Open letter cites severe preparation gaps in math skills since testing was abandoned in 2020
Quick Look
Hundreds of UC faculty call for reinstating SAT/ACT math requirements for STEM majors due to a significant drop in math skills among applicants since the tests were discontinued in 2020.
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Why It Matters
The University of California discontinued SAT/ACT scores in 2020 due to a legal challenge arguing the tests favored those who could afford prep services.
Hundreds of University of California faculty members have signed an open letter urging the UC regents and faculty leaders to restore standardized testing requirements for Math and Science applicants. The letter cites an alarming drop in Math skills since the tests were abandoned. [...] Restoring objective data and introducing faculty oversight will allow the University to support students effectively, provide institutional accountability, and preserve the standards that make a UC STEM degree meaningful.
What to Watch
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UC regents may face increased pressure to reconsider standardized testing
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Open Questions
- Will the UC regents approve the faculty's request?
