Grade Inflation

The Guardian: Inquiry Into Exam Grade Inflation Claims The Guardian: Inquiry Into Exam Grade Inflation Claims- Covers the systamatic reduction of standards on the GCSE to return better results. Changes in High School Grading Standards in Mathematics, 1982-1992 Changes in High School Grading Standards in Mathematics, 1982-1992- A research report that concludes no inflation occurred over the duration of the report. Includes a free downloa… The Curse of the Easy A The Curse of the Easy A- A brief essay on the damage that grade inflation or making a class too easy can create. MSN: Don't Worry About Grade Inflation MSN: Don't Worry About Grade Inflation- Article by Jordan Ellenberg argues that trends in work can be examined over several years. NPR : Harvard Grade Inflation NPR : Harvard Grade Inflation- 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… NPR : Princeton Takes Steps to Fight 'Grade Inflation' NPR : Princeton Takes Steps to Fight 'Grade Inflation'- NPR's Anthony Brooks reports on how Princeton University is taking steps to reverse the trend of so-called grade inflation.… NPR Talk of the Nation : Grade Inflation NPR Talk of the Nation : Grade Inflation- The faculty at Princeton University recently decided to limit the number of 'A' grades. Join NPR's Neal Conan and guests to discuss grade… The Christian Science Monitor: Grade Inflation Is Not a Victimless Crime The Christian Science Monitor: Grade Inflation Is Not a Victimless Crime- Explains that students need an accurate synopsis of their performance. The Dangerous Myth of Grade Inflation The Dangerous Myth of Grade Inflation- Covers the inaccuracy of statistics in comparison with the 1970s. Also compares rising scores to falling SATs. The Initiative to End Grade Inflation The Initiative to End Grade Inflation- Proposes an alternative numerical system for higher education. Covers teaching techniques, problem discussion, and plans of action. GradeInflation.com GradeInflation.com- Analyzes data from around the United States over time. Jacksonville.com: Thousands of Students Victims of 'Grade Inflation' Jacksonville.com: Thousands of Students Victims of 'Grade Inflation'- Covers experiences of change in the expectations of students. Grade Inflation: The Current Fraud Grade Inflation: The Current Fraud- Study by M. Thomas and William Bainbridge finds prevalent inflation in poor performing schools. NYTimes.com: Harvard Committee Works to Restore the Honor of the B Plus NYTimes.com: Harvard Committee Works to Restore the Honor of the B Plus- Addresses grade inflation issues at Harvard over the years. [Requires free registration to view.]