grade inflation
Definitions
A gradual upward trend in grades awarded to students during the decades since the mid-20th century, reported in a number of countries and at a number of levels of schooling and sometimes offered as evidence of a decline in academic standards.
Equivalents
Svenskabetygsinflation
Examples
“Grade inflation refers to an increase⟳ in grade point⟳ average without a concomitant increase⟳ in achievement.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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