Advanced level mathematics and science subjects have become an important part of the high school education. The better students handle these before getting into college, the faster they will be ready for deploying those skills in either engineering or science-related careers. They are instrumental in fields as unrelated as fossil fuels and weather prediction.
Many Parts Of Oklahoma Are High-Level Math And Science ‘Deserts’ #dyscalculia
STEM has been moving education forward with technology.
Unfortunately, the trend of making these important subjects available in every school across the nation has been uneven. This educational hazard is especially evident in states like Oklahoma, battered as much by tornadoes as by fracking-related earthquakes. The Sooner State is actually getting late when it comes to having their school seniors developing enough skills in calculus and/or physics. And the case is not lack of motivation. If only there were enough teachers confident in math available, the true potential of Oklahoma students could benefit not only colleges but also the tech careers in the outside world that are yearning for them.
Key Takeaways:
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As many as two-thirds of Oklahoma high schools don’t offer calculus or advanced physics, potentially setting their students up for hardships later in life.
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While calculus and physics aren’t required for a high school diploma, they are important for preparing high school students for attending college and later careers in STEM.
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School administrators say that they want to offer these courses, but are unable to because of lack of funding or qualified teachers.
