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Berkeley professor warns many students arrive unprepared for calculus

A UC Berkeley mathematics professor says some incoming calculus students lack basic fractions and algebra skills needed for college coursework.

Published Aug 17, 2026, 12:33 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A University of California, Berkeley mathematics professor is raising concerns about the academic preparation of some incoming students, arguing that a growing number arrive on campus without the skills needed to succeed in college-level calculus courses. The criticism comes amid a broader debate over admissions policies and the role of standardized testing at selective universities, Yahoo! reported.