Evolution of Supports and Assessing Math Basic Competency for Admission to Teacher Preparation Programs

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Abstract

In order to gain entrance into teacher preparation programs, those applying need to produce scores in reading, writing, and mathematics to prove proficiency in these basic skills. This paper discusses how one university in the northeastern United States examined their admission policy and revised it to address concerns of inequity. Through examining a preliminary data set consisting of mathematics course assessment data and demographic information, one interesting finding emerged: a correlation between teacher candidates’ GPA and course grade. Further investigation is needed into why both measures are necessary to determine if a candidate is ready for admission into teach preparation programs.

Authors

• Nicole Hersey, University of Rhode Island

• Brooke D'Aloisio, University of Rhode Island

• Danika Korpacz