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What’s Up with Grade Inflation?

College Matters from The Chronicle

CHAPTER

The Dilemma of Grade Inflation

This chapter investigates the escalating issue of grade inflation in higher education, highlighting the challenges institutions face in maintaining academic rigor post-pandemic. It covers various theories behind the trend, including external pressures on professors and changing student demographics, while also reflecting on its implications for students' futures. The chapter concludes by questioning the true value of grades as indicators of learning and preparedness in a competitive academic landscape.

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