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passing-grade inflation

Coverage of passing-grade inflation in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 11 · 14:30 UTCMost recent: Jun 11 · 14:30 UTC
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Jeffrey Denningperson1Los Angeles Unified School Districtplace1Marylandplace1National Center for Education Statisticsorganization1Easy A’s, Less Pay: The Long-Term Effects of Grade Inflationtopic1grade inflationtopic1mean-grade inflationtopic1
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  • SCIENCEJun 11 · 14:30 UTCTHE 74
    There Are 2 Types of Grade Inflation. Students’ Learning & Earnings Are at Risk

    A study by Jeffrey Denning reveals grade inflation reduces student learning and future earnings. The research distinguishes two types: passing-grade inflation, which may aid graduation rates without harming achievement, and mean-grade inflation, which lowers test scores and graduation rates. Data from Los Angeles and Maryland schools supports these findings.