Teachers and grade inflation: maintaining standards

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A south Texas special education teacher freely admits using a floating standard, instead of ever failing any students, because he and his colleagues always receive reprimands when they adhere to the tough standards that result in failing students. They problem of the floating standard is pervasive and getting worse.

Personal narratives, Political aspects, Teachers, Ethical aspects, Promotion (School), Student promotion

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Grade inflation: sending the wrong message

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The data on the effects of grade inflation in elementary schools is analyzed. Low-achieving students when they are in classrooms with relatively high overall achievement benefit academically and the drive for higher standards is endangered by grade inflation.

United States, Students, Elementary, Evaluation, Education, Academic achievement, Elementary school students, School children

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Becoming a professor: maintaining quality

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A study begun in 1995 measures the attitudes, career paths, and plans of a group of 99 graduate students. The goal is to determine how the experience of grad school shapes and changes their perceptions college faculty membership.

Universities and colleges, College teachers, College faculty, Surveys, Graduate students, Vocational guidance

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