Figure E3
Mathematics, 1970-1989
| Year | All students | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 20.0 | 21.1 | 18.8 |
| 1971 | 19.1 | 20.1 | 18.1 |
| 1972 | 19.0 | 20.0 | 18.0 |
| 1973 | 19.1 | ||
| 1974 | 18.3 | ||
| 1975 | 17.6 | 19.3 | 16.2 |
| 1976 | 17.5 | ||
| 1977 | 17.4 | 18.9 | 16.1 |
| 1978 | 17.5 | 19.1 | 16.2 |
| 1979 | 17.5 | 19.1 | 16.2 |
| 1980 | 17.4 | 18.9 | 16.2 |
| 1981 | 17.3 | 18.9 | 16.0 |
| 1982 | 17.2 | 18.6 | 16.0 |
| 1983 | 16.9 | 18.4 | 15.7 |
| 1984 | 17.3 | 18.6 | 16.1 |
| 1985 | 17.2 | 18.6 | 16.0 |
| 1986 | 17.3 | 18.8 | 16.0 |
| 1987 | 17.2 | 18.6 | 16.1 |
| 1988 | 17.2 | 18.4 | 16.1 |
| 1989 | 17.1 | 18.3 | 16.1 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education 1995, Table 130; Annual High School Profile Reports published by the ACT.
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