grades

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Statewide, 37.3% of students meet math learning standards in the grades that are tested.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

After a turbulent season that saw Liverpool confirm Champions League qualification only on the last day, BBC Sport grades each of last summer's signings.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Grade inflation is the gradual awarding of higher grades over time for the same- or lesser-quality work.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

But this attitude victimizes the honorable students who don’t cheat and suffer from comparatively lower grades.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

It’s another part of the contract—it’s not only staying out of trouble and finishing the community service and paying the restitution, but I also have to stay in school and keep my grades up.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz