Upper-Level Math, Science Enrollment Is Up, Study Says

By Meg Sommerfeld

Washington

Enrollment in upper-level mathematics and science classes has increased in recent years, corresponding to tougher high school graduation requirements in most states, a study released here last week says.

During the 1980s, more than 40 states increased the number of math and science credits required for graduation, the report by the Council of Chief State School Officers says. Since 1990, enrollments in upper-level math courses have increased by up to 12 percentage points in 29 of the 31 states reporting trend data to the CCSSO. All but five of the 31 states charted similar increases...