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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Princeton had grade deflation in the 2000s, and no one followed. [/quote] Princeton got rid of its grade deflation policy in 2014 because people realized it was doing more harm than good. In math, physics, and engineering, problem sets are a huge part of how students learn the material. They’re long, difficult, and usually done in groups because that’s how people actually figure out complex ideas. Collaboration isn’t just allowed but encouraged. From my own engineering experience, if a large number of students genuinely understand the material and do well on difficult exams, it makes no sense to artificially lower some of their grades just to fit a quota. Curbing grade inflation with a blanket policy isn't a one-size-fits-all solution.[/quote]
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