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Grade Inflation (17)
A research report that concludes no inflation occurred over the duration of the report. Includes a free download.
http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1445/index.html
Written by Richard Barndt on fiscal and budgetary causes.
http://www.newfoundations.com/Policy/Barndt.html
Study by M. Thomas and William Bainbridge finds prevalent inflation in poor performing schools.
http://schoolmatch.com/articles/ESRJAN97.htm
Analyzes data from around the United States over time.
http://www.gradeinflation.com/
Covers experiences of change in the expectations of students.
http://schoolmatch.com/audit/jacksonville/articles/gradezz.htm
Article by Jordan Ellenberg argues that trends in work can be examined over several years.
http://slate.com/id/2071759/
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 Peder
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1133702
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]
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1854943
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]
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1870707
Addresses grade inflation issues at Harvard over the years. [Requires free registration to view.]
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/21/education/21GRAD.html
Analysis by Tom Scocca on statements made by professors that "skip logic class."
http://www.bostonphoenix.com/archive/features/98/04/23/GRADE_INFLATION.html
Explains that students need an accurate synopsis of their performance.
http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0503/p09s01-coop.html
Article by Harvard professor Harvey Mansfield. Discusses causes.
http://chronicle.com/free/v47/i30/30b02401.htm
A brief essay on the damage that grade inflation or making a class too easy can create.
http://www.musicedmagic.com/curriculum/the-curse-of-the-easy-a.html
Covers the inaccuracy of statistics in comparison with the 1970s. Also compares rising scores to falling SATs.
http://www.alfiekohn.org/teaching/gi.htm
Covers the systamatic reduction of standards on the GCSE to return better results.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2001/aug/31/schools.gcses2001/print
Proposes an alternative numerical system for higher education. Covers teaching techniques, problem discussion, and plans of action.
http://www.endgradeinflation.org/
Last Updated: 2007-01-02 16:51:52
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