The Curse of the Easy A
- A brief essay on the damage that grade inflation or making a class too easy can create.
- http://www.musicedmagic.com/curriculum/the-curse-of-the-easy-a.html

MSN: Don't Worry About Grade Inflation
- Article by Jordan Ellenberg argues that trends in work can be examined over several years.
- http://slate.com/id/2071759/

Changes in High School Grading Standards in Mathematics, 1982-1992
- A research report that concludes no inflation occurred over the duration of the report. Includes a free download.
- http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1445/index.html

NPR : Harvard Grade Inflation
- Student's grades at Harvard University have soared in the last 10 years. According to a report issued Tuesday by the dean of undergraduate education, nearly half of the grades issued last year were A's or A-minuses. Linda Wertheimer talks with Susan Pede
- http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1133702

NPR : Princeton Takes Steps to Fight 'Grade Inflation'
- NPR's Anthony Brooks reports on how Princeton University is taking steps to reverse the trend of so-called grade inflation. [3:41 streaming audio broadcast]
- http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1854943

NPR Talk of the Nation : Grade Inflation
- The faculty at Princeton University recently decided to limit the number of 'A' grades. Join NPR's Neal Conan and guests to discuss grade inflation and possible remedies to it. [32:49 streaming audio broadcast]
- http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1870707

The Boston Phoenix: The Great Grade-Inflation Lie
- Analysis by Tom Scocca on statements made by professors that "skip logic class."
- http://www.bostonphoenix.com/archive/features/98/04/23/GRADE_INFLATION.html

The Christian Science Monitor: Grade Inflation Is Not a Victimless Crime
- Explains that students need an accurate synopsis of their performance.
- http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0503/p09s01-coop.html

The Dangerous Myth of Grade Inflation
- Covers the inaccuracy of statistics in comparison with the 1970s. Also compares rising scores to falling SATs.
- http://www.alfiekohn.org/teaching/gi.htm

The Guardian: Inquiry Into Exam Grade Inflation Claims
- Covers the systamatic reduction of standards on the GCSE to return better results.
- http://education.guardian.co.uk/print/0,3858,4248272-103690,00.html

The Initiative to End Grade Inflation
- Proposes an alternative numerical system for higher education. Covers teaching techniques, problem discussion, and plans of action.
- http://www.endgradeinflation.org/

GradeInflation.com
- Analyzes data from around the United States over time.
- http://www.gradeinflation.com/

Harvard Education Letter
- Article by Lisa Birk discusses causes and possible solutions.
- http://www.edletter.org/past/issues/2000-jf/grades.shtml

The Chronicle: Duke Professor Releases Data on Grade Inflation at 34 Colleges
- Article by Jeffrey Young covering a Duke professor's analysis.
- http://chronicle.com/free/2003/01/2003013007n.htm

Jacksonville.com: Thousands of Students Victims of 'Grade Inflation'
- Covers experiences of change in the expectations of students.
- http://schoolmatch.com/audit/jacksonville/articles/gradezz.htm

Grade Inflation: The Current Fraud
- Study by M. Thomas and William Bainbridge finds prevalent inflation in poor performing schools.
- http://schoolmatch.com/articles/ESRJAN97.htm

Fiscal Policy Effects on Grade Inflation
- Written by Richard Barndt on fiscal and budgetary causes.
- http://www.newfoundations.com/Policy/Barndt.html

The Chronicle: Colloquy
- Discusses government incentives for students.
- http://chronicle.com/colloquy/97/inflation/inflation.htm

The Chronicle: Can Untenured Faculty Members Stop Grade Inflation?
- A former instructor at Harvard reveals the pressures on non-tenured professors.
- http://chronicle.com/jobs/2001/12/2001121301c.htm

The Chronicle
- Article by Harvard professor Harvey Mansfield. Discusses causes.
- http://chronicle.com/free/v47/i30/30b02401.htm

NYTimes.com: Harvard Committee Works to Restore the Honor of the B Plus
- Addresses grade inflation issues at Harvard over the years. [Requires free registration to view.]
- http://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/21/education/21GRAD.html