The English Wikipedia article on grade inflation, covering its definition and documented history in education.
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Grade inflation (Wikipedia)
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Grade inflation (also known as grading leniency) is the general awarding of higher grades for the same quality of work over time, which devalues grades.
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Grade inflation (also known as grading leniency) is the general awarding of higher grades for the same quality of work over time, which devalues grades.
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Grade inflation (also known as grading leniency) is the general awarding of higher grades for the same quality of work over time, which devalues grades.
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Grade inflation (also known as grading leniency) is the general awarding of higher grades for the same quality of work over time, which devalues grades.
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Grade inflation (also known as grading leniency) is the general awarding of higher grades for the same quality of work over time, which devalues grades.
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