Featured Sites: Search Home Math for Students Mystery Book Store Math Book Store online dictionary Privacy Policy     Search Home : Society : Issues : Education : Grade Inflation 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. Fiscal Policy Effects on Grade Inflation: Written by Richard Barndt on fiscal and budgetary causes. Grade Inflation and Corporatism: Proposes that schools are catering to students as "consumers" and trying to keep their business. Grade Inflation: The Current Fraud: Study by M. Thomas and William Bainbridge finds prevalent inflation in poor performing schools. GradeInflation.com: Analyzes data from around the United States over time. Harvard Education Letter: Article by Lisa Birk discusses causes and possible solutions. Jacksonville.com: Thousands of Students Victims of 'Grade Inflation': Covers experiences of change in the expectations of students. MSN: Don't Worry About Grade Inflation: Article by Jordan Ellenberg argues that trends in work can be examined over several years. 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.] NYTimes.com: Harvard Faculty Votes to Put the Excellence Back in the A: Discusses the response to increasing inflation at Harvard. [Requires free registration to view.] The Boston Phoenix: The Great Grade-Inflation Lie: Analysis by Tom Scocca on statements made by professors that "skip logic class." The Christian Science Monitor: Grade Inflation Is Not A Victimless Crime: Explains that students need an accurate synopsis of their performance. The Chronicle: Article by Harvard professor Harvey Mansfield. Discusses causes. The Chronicle: Can Untenured Faculty Members Stop Grade Inflation?: A former instructor at Harvard reveals the pressures on non-tenured professors. The Chronicle: Colloquy: Discusses government incentives for students. The Chronicle: Duke Professor Releases Data on Grade Inflation at 34 Colleges: Article by Jeffrey Young covering a Duke professor's analysis. The Dangerous Myth of Grade Inflation: Covers the inaccuracy of statistics in comparison with the 1970s. Also compares rising scores to falling SATs. The Guardian: Inquiry Into Exam Grade Inflation Claims: Covers the systamatic reduction of standards on the GCSE to return better results. The Initiative to End Grade Inflation: Proposes an alternative numerical system for higher education. Covers teaching techniques, problem discussion, and plans of action.          Math Book Store Help build the largest human-edited directory on the web. Submit a Site - Open Directory Project - Become an Editor Copyright © 2005-2007 All rights reserved. AllSites, LLC