What one professor says is happening in elite college classrooms

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UC Berkeley mathematics professor Zvezdelina Stankova says increasing numbers of students entering introductory calculus courses require review of basic mathematical concepts, prompting renewed debate about college admissions and academic readiness. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

A University of California, Berkeley mathematics professor is raising concerns about the academic preparation of some incoming students, arguing that a growing number arrive on campus without the skills needed to succeed in college-level calculus courses. The criticism comes amid a broader debate over admissions policies and the role of standardized testing at selective universities, Yahoo! reported.

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