This slide presentation explains the disparity between high school requirements in Maine and the academic knowledge and skills that students must have when they enroll in college in order to succeed. The author hopes to open a dialogue about academic rigor and encourage educators to talk with students about what they need to prepare them for postsecondary education (versus what they need to graduate).
She also examines Maine's standards in relation to requirements for the SAT, ACT, and other common college readiness assessments. States can use this information to assess the college readiness of their students and improve standards and rigor.
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Background and Context
In many states, recent legislation or gubernatorial priorities have focused attention on increasing access for high school students to post-secondary options. Small learning communities, advisory systems, individual learning plans, AP and IB classes, dual enrollment programs, exit exams, and the push to increase rigor of high school classes and graduation requirements are approaches states use to guide students through graduation and help them make successful transitions into college.
