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Harvard Education Letter (Popularity:

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

MSN: Don't Worry About Grade Inflation (Popularity:

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http://slate.msn.com/id/2071759/
Article by Jordan Ellenberg argues that trends in work can be examined over several years.

GradeInflation.com (Popularity:

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

The Initiative to End Grade Inflation (Popularity:

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http://www.endgradeinflation.org/
Proposes an alternative numerical system for higher education. Covers teaching techniques, problem discussion, and plans of action.

The Guardian: Inquiry Into Exam Grade Inflation Claims (Popularity:

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http://education.guardian.co.uk/print/0,3858,4248272-103690,00.html
Covers the systamatic reduction of standards on the GCSE to return better results.

The Dangerous Myth of Grade Inflation (Popularity:

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

The Christian Science Monitor: Grade Inflation Is Not A Victimless Crime (Popularity:

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http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0503/p09s01-coop.html
Explains that students need an accurate synopsis of their performance.

The Boston Phoenix: The Great Grade-Inflation Lie (Popularity:

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http://www.bostonphoenix.com/archive/features/98/04/23/GRADE_INFLATION.html
Analysis by Tom Scocca on statements made by professors that "skip logic class."

NPR Talk of the Nation : Grade Inflation (Popularity:

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http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1870707
The faculty at Princeton University recently decided to limit the number of 'A' grades. Join NPR's Neal Conan and guests ...

NPR : Princeton Takes Steps to Fight 'Grade Inflation' (Popularity:

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http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1854943
NPR's Anthony Brooks reports on how Princeton University is taking steps to reverse the trend of so-called grade inflation. [3:41 ...

NPR : Harvard Grade Inflation (Popularity:

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http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1133702
Student's grades at Harvard University have soared in the last 10 years. According to a report issued Tuesday by the ...

NYTimes.com: Harvard Committee Works to Restore the Honor of the B Plus (Popularity:

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http://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/21/education/21GRAD.html
Addresses grade inflation issues at Harvard over the years. [Requires free registration to view.]

Changes in High School Grading Standards in Mathematics, 1982-1992 (Popularity:

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http://www.rand.org/publications/MR/MR1445/
A research report that concludes no inflation occurred over the duration of the report. Includes a free download.

The Chronicle (Popularity:

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

The Chronicle: Can Untenured Faculty Members Stop Grade Inflation? (Popularity:

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http://chronicle.com/jobs/2001/12/2001121301c.htm
A former instructor at Harvard reveals the pressures on non-tenured professors.

The Chronicle: Colloquy (Popularity:

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http://chronicle.com/colloquy/97/inflation/inflation.htm
Discusses government incentives for students.

Fiscal Policy Effects on Grade Inflation (Popularity:

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http://www.newfoundations.com/Policy/Barndt.html
Written by Richard Barndt on fiscal and budgetary causes.

Grade Inflation: The Current Fraud (Popularity:

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http://schoolmatch.com/articles/ESRJAN97.htm
Study by M. Thomas and William Bainbridge finds prevalent inflation in poor performing schools.

Jacksonville.com: Thousands of Students Victims of 'Grade Inflation' (Popularity:

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http://schoolmatch.com/audit/jacksonville/articles/gradezz.htm
Covers experiences of change in the expectations of students.

The Chronicle: Duke Professor Releases Data on Grade Inflation at 34 Colleges (Popularity:

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http://chronicle.com/free/2003/01/2003013007n.htm
Article by Jeffrey Young covering a Duke professor's analysis.