Changes in High School Grading Standards in Mathematics, 1982-1992 Save
A research report that concludes no inflation occurred over the duration of the report. Includes a free download.
http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_re...   

Fiscal Policy Effects on Grade Inflation Save
Written by Richard Barndt on fiscal and budgetary causes.
http://www.newfoundations.com/Policy/...   

Grade Inflation: The Current Fraud Save
Study by M. Thomas and William Bainbridge finds prevalent inflation in poor performing schools.
http://schoolmatch.com/articles/ESRJA...   

Grade Inflation and Corporatism Save
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/   

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

Harvard Education Letter Save
Article by Lisa Birk discusses causes and possible solutions.
http://www.edletter.org/past/issues/2...   

Jacksonville.com: Thousands of Students Victims of 'Grade Inflation' Save
Covers experiences of change in the expectations of students.
http://schoolmatch.com/audit/jacksonv...   

MSN: Don't Worry About Grade Inflation Save
Article by Jordan Ellenberg argues that trends in work can be examined over several years.
http://slate.msn.com/id/2071759/   

NPR : Harvard Grade Inflation Save
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/st...   

NPR : Princeton Takes Steps to Fight 'Grade Inflation' Save
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/st...   

NPR Talk of the Nation : Grade Inflation Save
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/st...   

NYTimes.com: Harvard Committee Works to Restore the Honor of the B Plus Save
Addresses grade inflation issues at Harvard over the years. [Requires free registration to view.]
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/21/edu...   

Slate - Stop worrying about grade inflation Save
Essay argues that it doesn't matter that professors give out so many A's.
http://www.slate.com/id/2071759/   

The Boston Phoenix: The Great Grade-Inflation Lie Save
Analysis by Tom Scocca on statements made by professors that "skip logic class."
http://www.bostonphoenix.com/archive/...   

The Christian Science Monitor: Grade Inflation Is Not a Victimless Crime Save
Explains that students need an accurate synopsis of their performance.
http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0503/p0...   

The Chronicle Save
Article by Harvard professor Harvey Mansfield. Discusses causes.
http://chronicle.com/free/v47/i30/30b...   

The Chronicle: Can Untenured Faculty Members Stop Grade Inflation? Save
A former instructor at Harvard reveals the pressures on non-tenured professors.
http://chronicle.com/jobs/2001/12/200...   

The Chronicle: Colloquy Save
Discusses government incentives for students.
http://chronicle.com/colloquy/97/infl...   

The Chronicle: Duke Professor Releases Data on Grade Inflation at 34 Colleges Save
Article by Jeffrey Young covering a Duke professor's analysis.
http://chronicle.com/free/2003/01/200...   

The Curse of the Easy A Save
A brief essay on the damage that grade inflation or making a class too easy can create.
http://www.musicedmagic.com/curriculu...   

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

The Guardian: Inquiry Into Exam Grade Inflation Claims Save
Covers the systamatic reduction of standards on the GCSE to return better results.
http://education.guardian.co.uk/print...   

The Initiative to End Grade Inflation Save
Proposes an alternative numerical system for higher education. Covers teaching techniques, problem discussion, and plans of action.
http://www.endgradeinflation.org/   

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