Grade Inflation |
  Article by Jordan Ellenberg argues that trends in work can be examined over several years. |
Discusses government incentives for students. |
A former instructor at Harvard reveals the pressures on non-tenured professors. |
Article by Jeffrey Young covering a Duke professor's analysis. |
Article by Harvard professor Harvey Mansfield. Discusses causes. |
Addresses grade inflation issues at Harvard over the years. [Requires free registration to view.] |
Study by M. Thomas and William Bainbridge finds prevalent inflation in poor performing schools. |
Covers experiences of change in the expectations of students. |
A research report that concludes no inflation occurred over the duration of the report. Includes a free download. |
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] |
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] |
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] |
Analyzes data from around the United States over time. |
Written by Richard Barndt on fiscal and budgetary causes. |
Covers the systamatic reduction of standards on the GCSE to return better results. |
Analysis by Tom Scocca on statements made by professors that "skip logic class." |
Article by Lisa Birk discusses causes and possible solutions. |
Explains that students need an accurate synopsis of their performance. |
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. |
A brief essay on the damage that grade inflation or making a class too easy can create. |
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