A Complex Equation: Confronting Math Obstacles on the Transfer Path

About this episode

This episode discusses the barriers created by math requirements on the transfer path, featuring insights from a report by Just Equations.

Math requirements create persistent barriers on the transfer path, but how exactly do they block student progress? In this episode, we explore "A Complex Equation: Confronting Math Obstacles on the Transfer Path," a new report from Just Equations. Authors Pamela Burdman, Robin Hale, and Jenn BeVard join host Heather Adams to discuss their research revealing how math anxiety, complex requirements, and scheduling challenges create a "Gate, Maze, and Pace" that particularly impacts STEM transfer...

People in this episode

Host: Heather Adams

Guests: Pamela Burdman, Robin Hale, Jenn BeVard

Topics covered

• math obstacles
• transfer path
• STEM transfer
• math anxiety
• education barriers

Keywords

• math requirements
• transfer students
• education
• barriers
• STEM

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Organizations: Just Equations

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