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A research report that concludes no inflation occurred over the duration of the report. Includes a free download.
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Written by Richard Barndt on fiscal and budgetary causes.
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Study by M. Thomas and William Bainbridge finds prevalent inflation in poor performing schools.
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Analyzes data from around the United States over time.
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Article by Lisa Birk discusses causes and possible solutions.
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Covers experiences of change in the expectations of students.
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Article by Jordan Ellenberg argues that trends in work can be examined over several years.
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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 Pedersen, Dean of Undergraduate Education and a Professor of History at Harvard University, about grade inflation. [4:39 streaming audio broadcast]
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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]
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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]
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Addresses grade inflation issues at Harvard over the years. [Requires free registration to view.]
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Analysis by Tom Scocca on statements made by professors that "skip logic class."
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Explains that students need an accurate synopsis of their performance.
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Article by Harvard professor Harvey Mansfield. Discusses causes.
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A former instructor at Harvard reveals the pressures on non-tenured professors.
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Discusses government incentives for students.
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Article by Jeffrey Young covering a Duke professor's analysis.
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A brief essay on the damage that grade inflation or making a class too easy can create.
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Covers the inaccuracy of statistics in comparison with the 1970s. Also compares rising scores to falling SATs.
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Covers the systamatic reduction of standards on the GCSE to return better results.
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Proposes an alternative numerical system for higher education. Covers teaching techniques, problem discussion, and plans of action.