Web Directory

» 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.
   http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1445/index.html

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

» Grade Inflation: The Current Fraud
   Study by M. Thomas and William Bainbridge finds prevalent inflation in poor performing schools.
   http://schoolmatch.com/articles/ESRJAN97.htm

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

» Jacksonville.com: Thousands of Students Victims of 'Grade Inflation'
   Covers experiences of change in the expectations of students.
   http://schoolmatch.com/audit/jacksonville/articles/gradezz.htm

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

» NPR : Harvard Grade Inflation
   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 Peder
   http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1133702

» NPR : Princeton Takes Steps to Fight 'Grade Inflation'
   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

» NPR Talk of the Nation : Grade Inflation
   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

» 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.]
   http://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/21/education/21GRAD.html

» The Boston Phoenix: The Great Grade-Inflation Lie
   Analysis by Tom Scocca on statements made by professors that "skip logic class."
   http://www.bostonphoenix.com/archive/features/98/04/23/GRADE_INFLATION.html

» The Christian Science Monitor: Grade Inflation Is Not a Victimless Crime
   Explains that students need an accurate synopsis of their performance.
   http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0503/p09s01-coop.html

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

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

» The Dangerous Myth of Grade Inflation
   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
   Covers the systamatic reduction of standards on the GCSE to return better results.
   http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2001/aug/31/schools.gcses2001/print

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