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Grade Inflation (23)

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http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1445/index.html

» 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.
http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1445/index.html

http://www.newfoundations.com/Policy/Barndt.html

» Fiscal Policy Effects on Grade Inflation
Written by Richard Barndt on fiscal and budgetary causes.
http://www.newfoundations.com/Policy/Barndt.html

» Grade Inflation and Corporatism
Presents articles related to the assertion that schools are catering to students as "consumers" and trying to keep their business.
http://complit.rutgers.edu/palinurus/

http://schoolmatch.com/articles/ESRJAN97.htm

» Grade Inflation: The Current Fraud
Study by M. Thomas and William Bainbridge finds prevalent inflation in poor performing schools.
http://schoolmatch.com/articles/ESRJAN97.htm

» GradeInflation.com
Analyzes data from around the United States over time.
http://www.gradeinflation.com/

» Harvard Education Letter
Article by Lisa Birk discusses causes and possible solutions.
http://www.edletter.org/past/issues/2000-jf/grades.shtml

http://schoolmatch.com/audit/jacksonville/articles/gradezz.htm

» Jacksonville.com: Thousands of Students Victims of 'Grade Inflation'
Covers experiences of change in the expectations of students.
http://schoolmatch.com/audit/jacksonville/articles/gradezz.htm

» MSN: Don't Worry About Grade Inflation
Article by Jordan Ellenberg argues that trends in work can be examined over several years.
http://slate.msn.com/id/2071759/

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1133702

» 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 Pede
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1133702

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1854943

» 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]
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1854943

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1870707

» 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]
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1870707

http://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/21/education/21GRAD.html

» 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.]
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/21/education/21GRAD.html

» Slate - Stop worrying about grade inflation
Essay argues that it doesn't matter that professors give out so many A's.
http://www.slate.com/id/2071759/

http://www.bostonphoenix.com/archive/features/98/04/23/GRADE_INFLATION.html

» The Boston Phoenix: The Great Grade-Inflation Lie
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

http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0503/p09s01-coop.html

» The Christian Science Monitor: Grade Inflation Is Not a Victimless Crime
Explains that students need an accurate synopsis of their performance.
http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0503/p09s01-coop.html

» The Chronicle
Article by Harvard professor Harvey Mansfield. Discusses causes.
http://chronicle.com/free/v47/i30/30b02401.htm

http://chronicle.com/jobs/2001/12/2001121301c.htm

» The Chronicle: Can Untenured Faculty Members Stop Grade Inflation?
A former instructor at Harvard reveals the pressures on non-tenured professors.
http://chronicle.com/jobs/2001/12/2001121301c.htm

» The Chronicle: Colloquy
Discusses government incentives for students.
http://chronicle.com/colloquy/97/inflation/inflation.htm

http://chronicle.com/free/2003/01/2003013007n.htm

» The Chronicle: Duke Professor Releases Data on Grade Inflation at 34 Colleges
Article by Jeffrey Young covering a Duke professor's analysis.
http://chronicle.com/free/2003/01/2003013007n.htm

http://www.musicedmagic.com/curriculum/the-curse-of-the-easy-a.html

» The Curse of the Easy A
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

http://www.alfiekohn.org/teaching/gi.htm

» The Dangerous Myth of Grade Inflation
Covers the inaccuracy of statistics in comparison with the 1970s. Also compares rising scores to falling SATs.
http://www.alfiekohn.org/teaching/gi.htm

http://education.guardian.co.uk/print/0,3858,4248272-103690,00.html

» The Guardian: Inquiry Into Exam Grade Inflation Claims
Covers the systamatic reduction of standards on the GCSE to return better results.
http://education.guardian.co.uk/print/0,3858,4248272-103690,00.html

» The Initiative to End Grade Inflation
Proposes an alternative numerical system for higher education. Covers teaching techniques, problem discussion, and plans of action.
http://www.endgradeinflation.org/

Category Editor: jtaylorj

Last Updated: 2006-08-18 18:03:36

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