Grade Inflation Education Issues

Grade Inflation

Simply put, grade inflation is when teachers/professors give a student (or many students) a grade higher than the grade earned.

• - Covers the inaccuracy of statistics in comparison with the 1970s. Also compares rising scores to falling SATs.
  
• - Article by Lisa Birk discusses causes and possible solutions.
  
• - Article by Jeffrey Young covering a Duke professor's analysis.
  
• - Explains that students need an accurate synopsis of their performance.
  
• - NPR's Anthony Brooks reports on how Princeton University is taking steps to reverse the trend of so-called grade inflation. [3:41 streaming audio broadcast]
  
• - Discusses government incentives for students.
  
• - Article by Jordan Ellenberg argues that trends in work can be examined over several years.
  
• - Proposes an alternative numerical system for higher education. Covers teaching techniques, problem discussion, and plans of action.
  
• - The faculty at Princeton University recently decided to limit the number of 'A' grades. Join NPR's Neal Conan and guests to discuss grade inflation and possible remedies to it. [32:49 streaming audio broadcast]
  
• - Analysis by Tom Scocca on statements made by professors that "skip logic class."
  
• - Addresses grade inflation issues at Harvard over the years. [Requires free registration to view.]
  
• - Study by M. Thomas and William Bainbridge finds prevalent inflation in poor performing schools.
  
• - Student's grades at Harvard University have soared in the last 10 years. According to a report issued Tuesday by the dean of undergraduate education, nearly half of the grades issued last year were A's or A-minuses. Linda Wertheimer talks with Susan Pede
  
• - Presents articles related to the assertion that schools are catering to students as "consumers" and trying to keep their business.
  
• - Covers the systamatic reduction of standards on the GCSE to return better results.
  
• - Covers experiences of change in the expectations of students.
  
• - Written by Richard Barndt on fiscal and budgetary causes.
  
• - Analyzes data from around the United States over time.
  
• - A research report that concludes no inflation occurred over the duration of the report. Includes a free download.
  
• - Article by Harvard professor Harvey Mansfield. Discusses causes.
  
• - A former instructor at Harvard reveals the pressures on non-tenured professors.
  
  

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