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California professor argues need for 'objective measures' after state drops ACT/SAT requirement
A coalition of over 1,400 University of California professors is urging the reinstatement of SAT/ACT math requirements for STEM majors, citing declining academic readiness and the need for objective benchmarks. Data from campuses like UC Berkeley and UC San Diego show significant foundational deficits in math among incoming students, with instructors forced to provide remedial instruction.
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