University Professors Beg For Return Of Standardized Tests As Students Can’t Do Basic Math
University of California professors are calling for the reinstatement of standardized math tests in college admissions due to students' declining math skills. An open letter signed by over 550 STEM faculty highlights severe preparation gaps, with many students needing to relearn middle school mathematics. The professors argue that the current admissions criteria are inadequate and threaten the university's mission of promoting social mobility.
- ▪Over 550 STEM professors from the University of California signed an open letter demanding the return of standardized math testing for college admissions.
- ▪The letter cites a significant increase in students with math skills below a high school level, with nearly 70 percent lacking even middle school math proficiency.
- ▪UC removed its mandatory standardized testing requirements in 2020, evaluating applicants based on GPA and essays instead.
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Education University Professors Beg For Return Of Standardized Tests As Students Can’t Do Basic Math (Photo by Jay L Clendenin/Getty Images) Lucy Spence Contributor May 27, 2026 11:44 AM ET May 27, 2026 11:44 AM ET Lucy Spence Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Hundreds of University of California (UC) faculty signed an open letter Tuesday demanding a return to mandatory mathematical standardized testing in college admissions.
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