High School All Over Again: The Problem of Redundant College Mathematics

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Abstract

For many college students, math in college is essentially high school math all over again. While taking a remedial math course (e.g., algebra 1 or lower) in college or repeating an upper-level high school math course (e.g., algebra 2/trigonometry, pre-calculus, or calculus) can certainly provide students the opportunity to shore up skills and be more successful in subsequent coursework, it is well-known that math is a notorious gatekeeper that can affect student persistence and shape postsecondary trajectories.

Author

• Federick Ngo, University of Nevada - Las Vegas