Open Directory - Society: Issues: Education: Grade Inflation
- A research report that concludes no inflation occurred over the duration of the report. Includes a free download. - Analyzes data from around the United States over time. - A brief essay on the damage that grade inflation or making a class too easy can create. - Covers the inaccuracy of statistics in comparison with the 1970s. Also compares rising scores to falling SATs. - Proposes an alternative numerical system for higher education. Covers teaching techniques, problem discussion, and plans of action. - Explains that students need an accurate synopsis of their performance. (May 04, 2004) - 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 04, 2004) - 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) - Article by Jordan Ellenberg argues that trends in work can be examined over several years. (October 02, 2002) - Addresses grade inflation issues at Harvard over the years. [Requires free registration to view.] (April 21, 2002) - 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) - Covers the systamatic reduction of standards on the GCSE to return better results. (August 31, 2001) - Written by Richard Barndt on fiscal and budgetary causes. (July 06, 2001) - Article by Harvard professor Harvey Mansfield. Discusses causes. (April 06, 2001) - Analysis by Tom Scocca on statements made by professors that "skip logic class." (April 23, 1998) - Covers experiences of change in the expectations of students. (June 22, 1997) - Study by M. Thomas and William Bainbridge finds prevalent inflation in poor performing schools. (February 01, 1997)
