Grade Inflation.

Hendrickson, Hildegard R.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ146878

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1976

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

Grade Inflation

Hendrickson, Hildegard R.

College and University, 52, 1, 111-6, F 76

It is hypothesized that the average level of undergraduate grades has been increasing due to a change in grading practices rather than other fundamental factors. Printed sources were searched for the various reasons that have been cited and possible solutions are offered. (LBH)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Records, Achievement Rating, College Students, Grade Inflation, Grades (Scholastic), Grading, Higher Education, National Surveys, Student Evaluation

Publication Type: N/A

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: N/A

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A