53E-4-206. Career and college readiness mathematics competency standards.
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As used in this section, “qualifying score” means a score established as described in Subsection (4), that, if met by a student, qualifies the student to receive college credit for a mathematics course that satisfies the state system of higher education quantitative literacy requirement. |
Terms Used In Utah Code 53E-4-206
- Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of a judicial proceeding. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- State board: means the State Board of Education. See Utah Code 53E-1-102
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In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the state board shall make rules that:
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establish the mathematics competency standards described in Subsection (3) as a graduation requirement beginning with the 2016-17 school year; and |
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include the qualifying scores described in Subsection (4); and |
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establish systematic reporting of college and career ready mathematics achievement. |
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In addition to other graduation requirements established by the state board, a student shall fulfill one of the following requirements to demonstrate mathematics competency that supports the student’s future college and career goals as outlined in the student’s college and career plan:
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for a student pursuing a college degree after graduation:
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receive a score that at least meets the qualifying score for:
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an Advanced Placement calculus or statistics exam; |
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an International Baccalaureate higher level mathematics exam; |
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a college-level math placement test described in Subsection (5); |
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a College Level Examination Program precalculus or calculus exam; or |
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the ACT Mathematics Test; or |
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receive at least a “C” grade in a concurrent enrollment mathematics course that satisfies the state system of higher education quantitative literacy requirement; |
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for a non college degree-seeking student, the student shall complete appropriate math competencies for the student’s career goals as described in the student’s college and career plan; |
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for a student with an individualized education program prepared in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq., the student shall meet the mathematics standards described in the student’s individualized education program; or |
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for a senior student with special circumstances as described in state board rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the student shall fulfill a requirement associated with the student’s special circumstances, as established in state board rule. |
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The Utah Board of Higher Education shall, in consultation with the state board, determine qualifying scores for the tests and exams described in Subsection (3)(a)(i). |
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The Utah Board of Higher Education shall make a policy to select at least two tests for college-level math placement. |
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The Utah Board of Higher Education shall, in consultation with the state board, make policies to:
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develop mechanisms for a student who completes a math competency requirement described in Subsection (3)(a) to:
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receive college credit; and |
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satisfy the state system of higher education quantitative literacy requirement; |
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allow a student, upon completion of required high school mathematics courses with at least a “C” grade, entry into a mathematics concurrent enrollment course; |
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increase access to a range of mathematics concurrent enrollment courses; |
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establish a consistent concurrent enrollment course approval process; and |
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establish a consistent process to qualify high school teachers with an upper level mathematics endorsement to teach entry level mathematics concurrent enrollment courses. |
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Amended by Chapter 365, 2020 General Session
Amended by Chapter 408, 2020 General Session
