A real or perceived upward trend in the average grades awarded to students for a particular level of academic achievement.
changes are under way to stop grade inflation
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There is no question that grade inflation has been operating in our schools.
I've seen the rot in schools myself, kids can barely read and write and grade inflation is the norm.
A new system has also been introduced to keep grade inflation in check by ensuring a similar proportion of pupils achieve each grade as in previous years.
He also dismissed suggestions of grade inflation in GCSEs, arguing that teaching has improved dramatically.
They believe that exam boards unfairly raised grade boundaries for exams taken in summer to prevent severe grade inflation.
The results marked the second consecutive year that top grades have fallen, following decades of grade inflation.
Experts have predicted that the pass rate will stall this year, amid fresh attempts by the exams regulator to tackle grade inflation.
A record number of graduates have been awarded first-class degrees, prompting fresh concern over rampant grade inflation.
The row follows the first drop in GCSE results for 24 years after boards attempted to clamp down on grade inflation.
I was lucky enough to get my qualifications before the grade inflation.