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.
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.