Cause for concern in higher education?

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Author: Iggle (12966 Posts - Joined: Sep 14, 2007)

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UCSD did an inquiry into the math abilities of incoming students. There has been a 30-fold increase in students not proficient at a high school level. 1 in 12 couldn't handle middle school level math. The average grade for these students in high school math classes was "A".

Link: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/uc-san-diego-and-the-crisis-of-education-f6332836?st=8zudJf&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

Cause for concern in higher education? [LINK] - Iggle - 2:31pm 12/4/25 (9) [View All]
- It's been an erosion over time, and not a single source cause - LanceManion - 8:42pm 12/4/25
- The loosening of standards is occurring in high school - Chris94 - 5:54pm 12/4/25
  - On this topic, I'm curious about your take. - jakers - 9:41pm 12/4/25
    - A lot are bringing back that requirement - Chris94 - 10:51pm 12/4/25
- I just wish my son could go - MarkHarman - 5:08pm 12/4/25
  - A lot of kids are opting for community college with a transfer. The value proposition of a 4 year - LanceManion - 8:30pm 12/4/25
- A few thoughts. - jakers - 2:49pm 12/4/25
  - Agree with everything that you said about education today. - PaND - 3:18pm 12/4/25
    - MAS would probably have some good insight on that. [NT] - jakers - 3:48pm 12/4/25