The pressure on high school students to excel in calculus to appear more competitive to college admissions officers widens already existing inequities for underrepresented students who may not have access to a calculus course.
Integral Voices: Examining Math Experiences of Underrepresented Students, a new report by Just Equations, examines student experiences and the mixed messages they receive about high school math courses they need as they look ahead to college and future careers.
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