KOKOMO, Ind. (WISH) - Indiana University Kokomo revealed a new program this week that aims to keep local high school students from dropping out of college due to not being prepared for college math.
Statistics show students not prepared for college-level math usually take longer to graduate and are more likely to drop out with debt, our partners at the Kokomo Tribune report .
More than 700 Kokomo High School seniors took IU Kokomo's college math placement test this week. The test identifies any math deficiencies before the student leaves for college.
Statistics show that more than 30 percent of Indiana students enrolling in four-year colleges require at least one remedial math course before they are ready for college-level math.
However, remedial classes do not count toward college credit hours and cost more money.
IU Kokomo is working to reverse the trends in students not ready for college math.
Once the placement test results are in, IU Kokomo faculty and Kokomo High School staff will meet to discuss where the students need the most work.
IU Kokomo will help the high school math teachers re-work curriculum and develop new teaching strategies.
Furthermore, math-related activities will be available for students seeking the extra help.
At the end of the year, students will take a second college placement test to monitor the progress they made during the program.
The program is being funded by a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Howard County. Officials say it's great that the community sees the need for this and is getting involved.
Source: http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/local/north_central/new-program-to-stop-college-dropouts
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