Top: Society: Issues: Education: Grade Inflation:
- 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 download.
- The Curse of the Easy A - A brief essay on the damage that grade inflation or making a class too easy can create.
- The Dangerous Myth of Grade Inflation - Covers the inaccuracy of statistics in comparison with the 1970s. Also compares rising scores to falling SATs.
- GradeInflation.com - Analyzes data from around the United States over time.
- The Initiative to End Grade Inflation - Proposes an alternative numerical system for higher education. Covers teaching techniques, problem discussion, and plans of action.
- The Christian Science Monitor: Grade Inflation Is Not a Victimless Crime - Explains that students need an accurate synopsis of their performance. (May 4, 2004)
- 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 inflation and possible remedies to it. [32:49 streaming audio broadcast] (May 4, 2004)
- 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. [3:41 streaming audio broadcast] (April 28, 2004)
- The Chronicle: Duke Professor Releases Data on Grade Inflation at 34 Colleges - Article by Jeffrey Young covering a Duke professor's analysis. (January 30, 2003)
- MSN: Don't Worry About Grade Inflation - Article by Jordan Ellenberg argues that trends in work can be examined over several years. (October 2, 2002)
- 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.] (April 21, 2002)
- The Chronicle: Can Untenured Faculty Members Stop Grade Inflation? - A former instructor at Harvard reveals the pressures on non-tenured professors. (December 13, 2001)
- 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, 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] (November 21, 2001)
- The Guardian: Inquiry Into Exam Grade Inflation Claims - Covers the systamatic reduction of standards on the GCSE to return better results. (August 31, 2001)
- Fiscal Policy Effects on Grade Inflation - Written by Richard Barndt on fiscal and budgetary causes. (July 6, 2001)
- The Chronicle - Article by Harvard professor Harvey Mansfield. Discusses causes. (April 6, 2001)
- Harvard Education Letter - Article by Lisa Birk discusses causes and possible solutions. (2000)
- The Boston Phoenix: The Great Grade-Inflation Lie - Analysis by Tom Scocca on statements made by professors that "skip logic class." (April 23, 1998)
- Jacksonville.com: Thousands of Students Victims of 'Grade Inflation' - Covers experiences of change in the expectations of students. (June 22, 1997)
- Grade Inflation: The Current Fraud - Study by M. Thomas and William Bainbridge finds prevalent inflation in poor performing schools. (February, 1997)
- The Chronicle: Colloquy - Discusses government incentives for students. (1997)
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