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Table 2 Participants’ level of preparation

From: Cognitive framework for blended mathematical sensemaking in science

Student

Physics

Chemistry

SAT Math Score

Major

1

Algebra-based

HS Chemistry

Not available

Undecided

2

Algebra-based

General Chem. I

540

X-Ray Technician

3

Calculus-based

HS Chemistry

750

Aerospace Engineer

4

Calculus-based

General Chem. II

760

Integrated Physiology

5

Calculus-based

HS Chemistry

720

Mechanical Engineer

6

Calculus-based

General Chem. II

680

Mechanical Engineer

7

Calculus-based

AP/IB Chemistry

Not available

Mechanical Engineer

8

Algebra-based

HS Chemistry

740

Mechanical Engineer

9

Calculus-based

HS Chemistry

Not available

Mechanical Engineer

10

Algebra-based

HS Chemistry

Not taken

Civil Engineer

11

Calculus-based

Organic Chem. II

790

Biology

12

Honors physics

HS Chemistry

560

Undecided

13

Calculus-based

General Chem. I

760

Human Biology

14

Calculus-based

General Chem. I

730

Symbolic Systems

15

Calculus-based

HS Chemistry

760

Computer Science/Astronomy

16

Calculus-based

AP Chemistry

690

Environmental System Engineering

17

Calculus-based

HS Chemistry

670

Environmental systems engineering

18

Calculus-based

Honors Chem

660

Undecided

19

Calculus-based

Organic Chem. II

760

Symbolic systems/pre-med

20

Calculus-based

HS Chemistry

Not taken

Undecided/plan to do Physics

21

Algebra-based

HS Chemistry

710

Elementary Education

22

HS Physics

General Chem. I

490

Elementary Education

23

Algebra-based

HS Chemistry

560

Elementary Education

24

None

HS Chemistry

480

Elementary Education

25

None

HS Chemistry

580

Elementary Education