Across higher education, grades have been on the rise—raising questions about their validity and purpose. While many faculty recognize the limits of traditional grading, few have the tools or institutional support to change entrenched systems. This interactive panel discussion examines the problem of grade inflation head-on, situating it within a larger discussion about what grades do—and don’t—tell us about student learning. Participants will explore practices and models such as educational assessment processes, standards-based grading and more. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for both individual and collective action.
Strategies to Address Grade Inflation & Better Align Grades to Student Learning
This interactive panel discussion examines grade inflation in higher education and what grades do—and do not—reveal about student learning. Panelists explore alternative, evidence-aligned assessment models, including standards-based grading, and share practical strategies instructors can use to improve grading accuracy, transparency, and alignment with learning outcomes.
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Inclusive Teaching | Mindfulness