Students with higher math GPA, and PCAT quant scores also had higher calculations and kinetics grades. Students reporting having taken more HS math courses had better calculations grades. Students who took math courses with more time since HS/last schooling had lower calculations and kinetics grades. There were 198 students who reported taking math courses 7.1 years since HS graduation and 2.9 years since their last schooling prior to pharmacy school.
Spearman correlation and multivariate linear regression were used to compare math experiences, confidence, and grades. Math grade point average (GPA), Pharmacy College Admission Test quantitative (PCAT quant) scores, and grades (calculations and kinetics) were obtained from transcripts and school records. Students rated their confidence in math ability using the previously validated 11-item Fogerty Math Confidence Scale (Cronbach alpha=0.92). Students reported type of pre-pharmacy math courses taken, when they were taken and year of HS and college graduation. A cross-sectional survey of first year to third year pharmacy students was conducted. To assess students’ pre-pharmacy math experiences, confidence in math ability, and relationship between experiences, confidence, and grades in math-based pharmacy courses.
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