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Grade Inflation

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Hendrickson, Hildegard R. – College and University, 1976

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

High School Course Grade Standards. National Center for Education Statistics Bulletin.

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National Center for Education Statistics (ED), Washington, DC. – 1984

Using the data from the High School and Beyond Transcript Survey for 1980 sophomores who graduated from high school by fall 1982, the course grade distributions are compared for the following major instruction program categories: English, mathematics, social sciences, physical sciences, life sciences, and foreign languages (academic courses);…

Descriptors: Academic Education, Academic Standards, Achievement Rating, Grades (Scholastic)