Mathematics requirements are a significant barrier to completing a college credential for many college students. In an effort to change the tide, colleges across the country are working to implement mathematics pathways, which encourages all students to enroll in one of several college-level mathematics courses that best aligns with their chosen…

Analyses of literacy and numeracy levels worldwide by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development suggest that the U.S. population has one of the lowest numeracy levels among developed nations. Sixty-four percent of American adults are unable to use math and interpret math problems that most higher-level jobs require, and a full 30…

To address under-preparation of students for college-level course-work, Texas House Bill 5 (HB5) introduced a number of substantive changes to the state high school curriculum and graduation requirements. Among its provisions, HB5 created a requirement that school districts offer a college preparatory mathematics course for students not meeting…

Community colleges face many challenges in the face of demands for increased student success. Institutions continually seek scalable interventions and initiatives focused on improving student achievement. Effectively implementing sustainable change that moves the needle of student success remains elusive. Facilitating systemic, scalable change…

FOR EACH OF 84 TEXAS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PRESENTED--(1) ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS, WITH EMPHASIS ON TESTS AND MATHEMATICS COURSES, (2) GENERAL ORGANIZATION, WITH STATEMENTS OF GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS IN MATHEMATICS FOR BOTH GENERAL STUDENTS AND THOSE WITH MAJORS IN SPECIALIZED FIELDS, (3) A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF EACH…