College freshmen struggle with math

Victor Contreras is not looking forward to his first college math course. After distance learning, his high school math grades tumbled from A’s and B’s to C’s and D’s. And he’s not alone. Many college freshmen are struggling with math. What are colleges doing to help?

Guests:

• Victor Contreras, Student, San Diego State University
• Diana Lambert, Reporter, EdSource

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 Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald.