High School Math Course Taking and College Access

Which university's students were included in the recent report mentioned?

• University of California, Berkeley

• California State University (CSU)

• Stanford University

• University of Southern California

What does the report suggest about students who took 12th grade math in L.A. Unified?

• They were less likely to enroll in college

• They were more likely to enroll and persist in college

• They had no difference in college enrollment compared to others

• They were more likely to drop out of college

What is the significance of the report's findings for students attending California community colleges or California State University, Northridge?

• It has no significance for these students

• It helps estimate the effects of high school math courses on their college success

• It only focuses on private university students

• It disregards the needs of these students

What was a concern about the proposed CSU policy change?

• It would make it easier for students to meet requirements

• It would make it harder for students with insufficient math courses

• It would eliminate the need for Algebra 2

• It would focus too much on Statistics

What are examples of "college-level" math courses mentioned?

• Arithmetic and Pre-algebra

• Algebra 1 and Geometry

• Courses that count toward a bachelor's degree

• Only Statistics and Data Science

What indicators are used by community colleges to decide students' initial math placement?

• High school GPA and standardized test scores

• High school GPA and high school math course taking

• Standardized test scores and extracurricular activities

• High school math course taking and extracurricular activities

What is the focus of the report regarding students?

• Students who were first-time 9th graders

• Students who were first-time 10th graders

• Students who were first-time 11th graders

• Students who were first-time 12th graders

What is the percentage of the Community College sample that is classified as Reclassified Fluent English Proficient in 11th grade?

• 49.45%

• 23.35%

• 16.39%

• 29.07%

What is the percentage of the CSUN sample that participated in the Gifted and Talented Program in 11th grade?

• 22.63%

• 17.75%

• 29.07%

• 49.45%

Students who attended community college were more likely to be classified as which of the following?

• Initial Fluent English Proficient

• Reclassified Fluent English Proficient

• Limited English Proficient or English Only

• Advanced English Proficient