A university in Michigan is changing its curriculum requirements and dropping a previously required math component for every student and instead offering a diversity requirement. The only way a student will be required to take a math class is if their particular declared major or program of study requires the credits.
Public College Drops Math Requirement, May Replace It With Diversity #dyscalculia
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Changing the math curriculum in college
The University states that they are trying to get rid of requirements and make a more general program of study that broadens a student’s horizon, however they are not taking into account that many students in Michigan have required remedial training with math classes, so that requirement may be just what they need in college.
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A public university in Michigan has announced it is deleting a requirement that all students complete at least one math course before graduating.
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Take away math for diversity requirement in Michigan College?
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No longer having to demonstrate math competency
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Helping those with disabilities, learning to change curriculum
