Tenth Grade STEM Education
The trend continues that about 45% of Arizona students are interested in STEM, in this case as measured by the major they are planning in college. Arizona students are performing about at the United States average level.
Percent of 10th Grade Students In Arizona Who Report an Intention to Major in STEM
Visualization Notes:
Nearly 45% of Arizona students taking the PSAT test report an intent to major in a STEM field
Percent of 10th Grade Students in Arizona Taking ACT Plan or PSAT
Visualization Notes:
The percent of Arizona students taking the ACT Plan test has increased significantly over the last 5 years.
The percent of Arizona students taking the PSAT test has remained consistent over the last 5 years.
Average 10th Grade PSAT Math Scores in Arizona
Average 10th Grade ACT Plan Scores in Arizona
Visualization Notes:
The college ready benchmarks are scores that represent the level of achievement required for students to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in corresponding credit-bearing first-year college courses.
Arizona students taking the ACT plan test perform consistently below than the U.S. national average and the ACT college ready benchmark.
Data Source
ACT: http://www.act.org/research/policymakers/cccr14/
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