Grades

What Does the First Letter of Your Last Name Say About Your Grades? A Lot, According to a Study. – News ad

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What Does the First Letter of Your Last Name Say About Your Grades? A Lot, According to a Study. – News ad

The study is described in a 2024 draft paper posted on the website of SSRN, formerly known as the Social Science Research Network. It is currently undergoing revisions with the academic journal Management Science. The researchers detected grading bias against the end of the alphabet in a wide range of subjects. However, the grading penalty … Read more

Nearly 6 out of 10 Middle and High School Grades Are Wrong, Study Finds – News ad

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Nearly 6 out of 10 Middle and High School Grades Are Wrong, Study Finds – News ad

This analysis is evidence that widespread grade inflation, which has also been documented by the ACT, the National Center for Education Statistics and independent scholars, has persisted through 2023. In this transcript analysis, grade inflation occurred more frequently for Black and Hispanic students than Asian and white students. It was also more common for low-income … Read more