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title: "Technical Appendix: Exploring the Role of College Placement Practices in STEM Calculus Access and Success"
description: "Technical appendix: A companion resource to the Exploring the Role of College Placement Practices in STEM Calculus Access and Success research brief."
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# [Technical Appendix: Exploring the Role of College Placement Practices in STEM Calculus Access and Success](https://www.rpgroup.org/resources/technical-appendix-exploring-the-role-of-college-placement-practices-in-stem-calculus-access-and-success)

 Written by [The RP Group](https://www.rpgroup.org/resources/author/the-rp-group) | May 2026

This technical appendix is a companion resource to the Exploring the Role of College Placement Practices in STEM Calculus Access and Success research brief.

This appendix provides more detailed information (e.g., student disaggregations) on a recent cohort of students who began in STEM Calculus 1 at 19 colleges, including how they were placed; their outcomes by placement method and placement profile (based on their level of high school preparation); and their advancement to STEM Calculus 2.

Related Resources:

- [Research Brief](https://www.rpgroup.org/resources/exploring-the-role-of-college-placement-practices-in-stem-calculus-access-and-success)

[View full post](https://www.rpgroup.org/resources/technical-appendix-exploring-the-role-of-college-placement-practices-in-stem-calculus-access-and-success)

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