Grade inflation sending the wrong message

David N. Figlio; Maurice E. Lucas

Grade inflation sending the wrong message

David N. Figlio^*, Maurice E. Lucas

^*Corresponding author for this work

School of Education and Social Policy

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Abstract

The authors analyze the data on the effects of grade inflation in elementary schools. The results indicate that students benefit academically from high grading standards. This is particularly the case for low-achieving students when they are in classrooms with relatively high overall achievement. Grade inflation appears to endanger the drive for higher standards.

Original language	English (US)
Journal	Current
Issue number	462
State	Published - May 1 2004

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Education
Political Science and International Relations

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