| Grade Inflation, Grade Inequality, and Grade Compression in Higher Education : The Case of American Universities |
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Eui-Hang Shin |
| 학점 인플레이션, 학점불평등, 그리고 학점압축화 현상 |
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| Abstract |
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In this study, I examine the trends and variations in grade distribution using the data from several institutions of higher education including the University of North Carolina, Louisiana State University, and Princeton University. I analyze the patterns of grade inflation, grade compression, and grade inequality by such academic units as colleges and departments. The causes and consequences of grade inflation are discussed. In addition, I review some of the policy measures that were introduced to address grade inflation issues. |
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institutions of higher education, grade inflation, grade compression, grade inequality, alternative evaluation system, external examiners |
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