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Addresses grade inflation issues at Harvard over the years. [Requires free registration to view.]
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/21/education/21GRAD.html
A research report that concludes no inflation occurred over the duration of the report. Includes a free download.
http://www.rand.org/publications/MR/MR1445/
Article by Harvard professor Harvey Mansfield. Discusses causes.
http://chronicle.com/free/v47/i30/30b02401.htm
A former instructor at Harvard reveals the pressures on non-tenured professors.
http://chronicle.com/jobs/2001/12/2001121301c.htm
Discusses government incentives for students.
http://chronicle.com/colloquy/97/inflation/inflation.htm
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/
Written by Richard Barndt on fiscal and budgetary causes.
http://www.newfoundations.com/Policy/Barndt.html
Study by M. Thomas and William Bainbridge finds prevalent inflation in poor performing schools.
http://schoolmatch.com/articles/ESRJAN97.htm
Covers experiences of change in the expectations of students.
http://schoolmatch.com/audit/jacksonville/articles/gradezz.htm
Article by Jeffrey Young covering a Duke professor's analysis.
http://chronicle.com/free/2003/01/2003013007n.htm
Article by Lisa Birk discusses causes and possible solutions.
http://www.edletter.org/past/issues/2000-jf/grades.shtml
Article by Jordan Ellenberg argues that trends in work can be examined over several years.
http://slate.msn.com/id/2071759/
Analyzes data from around the United States over time.
http://www.gradeinflation.com/
Proposes an alternative numerical system for higher education. Covers teaching techniques, problem discussion, and plans of action.
http://www.endgradeinflation.org/
Covers the systamatic reduction of standards on the GCSE to return better results.
http://education.guardian.co.uk/...nt/0,3858,4248272-103690,00.html
Covers the inaccuracy of statistics in comparison with the 1970s. Also compares rising scores to falling SATs.
http://www.alfiekohn.org/teaching/gi.htm
Explains that students need an accurate synopsis of their performance.
http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0503/p09s01-coop.html
Analysis by Tom Scocca on statements made by professors that "skip logic class."
http://www.bostonphoenix.com/arc...es/98/04/23/GRADE_INFLATION.html
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
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
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]
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1133702
An independent student and graduate publication. Provides student opinions on "alternative prospectus." Considers student attitudes and faculty opinions.
http://www.webspawner.com/users/newone042/