Grade inflation

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Anonymous wrote:Inflated or deflated relative to what?

I don't know, but I think it is probably fair to say that if only 2 seniors have a 4.0, but more than half the class has SAT scores over 1400, there is probably some grade deflation happening.

Kids can score well on the tests thanks to outside prep over long stretches of time. You only get one semester to get the grade so the number of retakes is less. This is why some universities have stopped using the the tests, they’re a proxy for money at this point. Review the data tables that show the scores relative to HHI, the correlation is tied to income, not grade deflation. If you’re at a school that has grade inflation what exactly is the problem?

Our school does not have grade inflation, and no "retakes," and I don't think that is a problem. Also, there are minimum grades to remain in the school, and 5 or 6 kids per year leave when they can't make the grades.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Inflated or deflated relative to what?

I don't know, but I think it is probably fair to say that if only 2 seniors have a 4.0, but more than half the class has SAT scores over 1400, there is probably some grade deflation happening.

Well, they all have private SAT tutors and take the SAT multiple times so I’m not sure you can connect SAT scores to grade deflation.

Wish they would allow only one SAT or ACT.

Why? It would just mean tutoring and practice tests for those with money to pay for it before they take the tests.

You don't need to spend a dime to prepare for this test. There is a ton of free material available.

Also, focusing on the two boogymen most discussed here: what exactly is the difference between the kid who's GPA is handed to them by lax grading policies and real grade inflation and a kid whose parents pay for a tutor to help them study for the SAT? On the one hand, both are getting 'help,' but on the other, only one is actually doing the work and took the test for real. On balance, I'd prefer the kid who had help preparing for the SAT, took it and did well over the one who got As with no effort or learning. At the end of the day what matters in this analysis is preparedness for college. But I also don't think many of these boogeymen actually exist. I think most kids are actually putting in the effort to learn and be prepared for college no matter what the numbers show.

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Anonymous wrote:You can't in any meaningful way, but so what?

Then grade inflation/deflation is not relative and comparing your school to any other is meaningless.

You changed the topic to "fair grade," not actual GPAs.