grades

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Ofqual told the Press Association that their priority is "students and ensuring their grades are a reliable indication of what they know, understand and can do".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Without test scores, admissions would hinge on inflated grades, extracurricular activities and essays.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The report also found that test scores are a better predictor of college performance than high school grades, but that UC weighed grades more heavily in admission decisions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

“It just feels like every conversation with Rachel is a test. And my grades are getting worse.”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows