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Scientific Literacy College Success & Retention Work Hard STEM Programs STEM

Retention Rates in Science STAY THE COURSE -Less than half of African-American and Hispanic students who begin as science majors actually graduate with a STEM degree. - Science Magazine, Vol. 324, June All Students 64.6% African Americans 41.6% Hispanics 48.6% Whites 69.3% Asian Americans 77.4%

Why College Retention Rates are Low Incoming freshmen with an average ACT score do not necessarily possess the skills needed to succeed in introductory college level courses. National Average Composite Score Average English Score Average Math Score Average Reading Score Average Science Score ACT Benchmarks: Math 22; Reading 21; Science 24. Meeting the benchmark would indicate a student has a 50% chance of earning a “B” or better in the corresponding freshman college course.

ReadingMath SATACT%SATACT% Convert ACT to SAT

The Reality of College A B C D F High School Grade Distribution Only the Top High School Students Attend College College Grade Distribution

Why Students Leave STEM Majors Introductory science courses for science majors do not do an adequate job of creating scientific literacy among science majors, resulting in: Boredom from terminology required to learn, and lack of connections; thereby, decreasing interest. Not relating the idea of what it means to be a scientist (self-efficacy). Perceived “hardness” of science classes. Students may also leave STEM majors because Lack of support systems. Deficiency in academic skills, including group learning skills. Poor pedagogy: teaching about science, and not how to do science.

What Helps Increase Retention First semester freshmen science and mathematics students with a clear understanding of career goals are more likely to continue in their major. Teaching science to convey the big-picture facilitates scientific literacy. (Students develop more sophisticated conceptual understanding, and more positive regard for science, when fewer specifics are taught.) Proactive future building strategies such as freshmen seminar courses, enhances the student understanding and passion for science. Development of appropriate skills and attitudes.