Voices on Math Readiness: Deconstructing Gatekeepers & Math Traps

Math preparation has become a focus of attention after a University of California faculty-led report pointed to a growing number of students deemed not ready for college-level math—and a subsequent open letter demanded an immediate return to standardized testing for admissions.

This virtual event delves into the issue of math preparation, why more testing won’t improve student preparedness, and how remedial courses can serve as traps rather than pathways to college success—posing the question: How should we measure math readiness?

The conversation features authors from Just Equations’ Voices on Math Readiness commentary series, which explores key aspects of college math preparation—offering incisive analyses and promising ideas to address this systemic issue without compromising rigor or leaving any students behind.