Re: [HAPS-L] HS courses as predictors of success

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High School Algebra has long been viewed as a good predictor for success in chemistry.  ... Jim

 

 

In a message dated 7/27/2007 9:55:32 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, devans@xxxxxxx writes:

There is a new study out that shows the importance of high school math courses to predict success in biology and other college topics. Taking physics first, not so much.

  http://www.fas.harvard.edu/home/news_and_events/releases/science_07262007.html

 David Evans HAPS Public Relations Officer

 

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