UC Faculty Demand Return of SAT Tests for STEM Due to Severe Math Deficits
More than 600 University of California faculty members are advocating for the reinstatement of standardized testing for STEM applicants, citing significant math preparation gaps among incoming students. Since the suspension of SAT and ACT requirements in 2020, professors report needing to teach middle school math concepts, hindering college-level instruction. Data indicates a notable percentage of first-semester calculus students exhibit deficits, making basic mathematical fluency essential for STEM success. This movement comes as UC leadership considers potential changes to admissions policies, with a system-wide admissions board set to discuss readiness and admissions process improvements.
John Q. Hosedrinker