Reducing the number of students in zero-credit developmental education courses at the post-secondary level in Illinois is important in ensuring that students finish their programs, graduate within a clear and reasonable timeframe, and reach their goal of a higher education with a credential.

Transitional Math

In Illinois, only three years of high school math are required to graduate from high school and be admitted to most colleges and universities, freeing hard-working students to take Transitional Math in the senior year, begin their transition to college and career, and ensure they retain math skills.

The PWR Act identifies three math pathways for students to choose based on their educational or career interests: Technical Math Pathway for students interested in vocational programs and non-science vocations; Statistics and Quantitative Literacy Pathway for students interested in non-science majors or careers; and the STEM Pathway for students interested in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics majors and careers. All transitional math courses are high school courses and do not count for college credit.