Wentworth Institute of Technology has introduced a new precalculus course designed for students who missed access to essential math classes in high school. This initiative aims to reduce barriers for disadvantaged students and boost enrollment in STEM fields. Recent data revealed that only 40% of high school graduates complete precalculus, underscoring the need for foundational math education. Wentworth’s Director of First-Year Math, Deirdre Donovan, emphasized that many students, despite having similar GPAs, struggle with mathematical preparedness, illustrating the importance of this new course to ensure access to engineering and computing degrees.
"The need for a precalculus course became evident as many students, despite having similar GPAs, were not mathematically prepared to succeed in calculus-based majors."
"By offering this course, Wentworth aims to eliminate barriers that prevent qualified students from pursuing engineering and computing degrees, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds."
"With only 40% of high school graduates completing precalculus, we recognize the necessity of providing foundational math courses to diversify access to STEM programs."
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