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The report compares six-year bachelor’s degree completion rates across students who took math beyond Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II versus those who did not, and also examines outcomes linked to meeting ACT Mathematics Benchmarks. 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(2006) . The toolbox revisited: Paths to degree completion from high school through college. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education.  \n2 ACT. (2007) . Rigor at risk: Reaf rming quality in the high school core curriculum. Iowa City, IA: Author.  \nHigh School Math, ACT Benchmarks, and College Degree Completion  \nAugust 2012  \nThe highest level of math coursework taken in high school is an important indicator of likely success in college.1 For ACT-tested 2003 high school graduates who immediately enrolled in a four-year college in fall 2003, the six-year bachelor’s degree completion rate was 12 percentage points higher for students who took high school math courses beyond Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II than for those who did not (67% vs. 55%) .  \nHowever, doing well in courses that are rigorous is more important for students to gain the skills they need to be ready for college-level work.2 Students who took Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II in high school and met the ACT Mathematics Benchmark had higher bachelor’s degree completion rates than those who took math beyond Algebra II but did not meet the Benchmark. Similar results were seen when degree completion rates were examined by both high school science courses taken and ACT Science Benchmark attainment.  \nBachelor’s Degree Completion Rates by High School Mathematics Coursework Taken and ACT Mathematics Benchmark Attainment*  \nPercent  \n80  \n60  \n40  \n20  \n0  \n> Alg I, Geom, & Alg II/not met Alg I, Geom, & Alg II/not met  \n> Alg I, Geom, & Alg II/met Alg I, Geom, & Alg II/met  \nYear 4  \nYear 5  \nYear 6  \n*Solid lines are for those who met the Benchmark and dashed lines are for those who did not meet the Benchmark. Alg = Algebra; Geom = Geometry.  \nNote: Based on data from a random sample of 18,860 ACT-tested 2003 high school graduates who enrolled in a four-year college in fall 2003. Degree information was obtained from the National Student Clearinghouse. Degree completion rates were model-based estimates. For a more detailed description of the study, seethe full ACT Research Report numbered 2012-2 at [http://www.act.org/research/researchers/reports/pdf/](http://www.act.org/research/researchers/reports/pdf/)[ ](http://www.act.org/research/researchers/reports/pdf/)[ACT_RR2012-2.pdf.](ACT_RR2012-2.pdf.)  \n[infobrief@act.org](infobrief@act.org) for more information or to suggest ideas for future ACT Information Briefs.  \n[www.act.org/research](www.act.org/research)  \n©2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. The ACT® is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc. , in the U.S.A. and other countries. 18331 IB 2012-31","cbCaihOjWCYhe3PW","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihOjWCYhe3PW","pdf",621038,"English","# High School Math, ACT Benchmarks, and College Degree Completion\n## Evidence on higher-level math coursework\n## Benchmark attainment and degree completion\n## Notes on data source and methodology","[{\"question\":\"Why is high school math coursework depth important for college success?\",\"answer\":\"The brief shows that the highest level of math coursework taken in high school is associated with higher likelihood of completing a bachelor’s degree.\"},{\"question\":\"How do ACT Mathematics Benchmark results relate to degree completion rates?\",\"answer\":\"Students who met the ACT Mathematics Benchmark have higher bachelor’s degree completion rates than those who did not, including when comparing students who took math beyond Algebra II versus those who met the benchmark.\"},{\"question\":\"What data and population were used to estimate the degree completion rates?\",\"answer\":\"The estimates are based on a random sample of 18,860 ACT-tested 2003 high school graduates who enrolled in a four-year college in fall 2003, using model-based estimates and National Student Clearinghouse degree information.\"}]","High School Math, ACT Benchmarks, and College Degree Completion - August 2012 | PDF",1791519807]