No Stupid Questions 188. Why Do Kids Today Get So Many A’s?
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Mar 24, 2024 Is grade inflation becoming a norm? The podcast dives into how prestigious universities are affected by rising A's, exploring the pressures on professors and the implications for students. It contrasts traditional grading with innovative pass-fail systems that prioritize motivation over grades. Discussions also touch on the struggles of fostering genuine learning, the consequences of grading policies, and the philosophical shift toward redefining academic success. Listener anecdotes and future themes add an engaging layer to this educational exploration.
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Grade Inflation: A Growing Concern
- Grade inflation is a real and widespread phenomenon, impacting high schools and colleges.
- It weakens transcripts' value as a measure of student knowledge and abilities.
Students as Consumers
- A shift from students as learners to students as consumers contributes to grade inflation.
- Professors are incentivized to keep students happy, impacting grading practices.
The Pressure of Evaluations
- Student evaluations create incentives for lenient grading.
- Professors prioritize good ratings, correlating with higher grades given to students.
