Grade Inflation: Challenges and Perspectives

This chapter delves into grade inflation in higher education, examining its impact on student competition, perceived fairness, and overall academic performance assessment. It discusses the pressure on students linked to grades, especially regarding scholarships and future opportunities, while also exploring alternative grading systems that prioritize learning over traditional performance metrics. The conversation includes varying faculty attitudes towards grading and addresses how the pandemic has influenced reevaluation of grading practices, ultimately questioning the emotional and practical consequences of academic grading on student well-being.