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Direct linkWikstrom, Christina – Assessment in Education Principles Policy and Practice, 2005
This study investigates empirically the mechanisms behind the increasing grade point averages in Swedish upper secondary schools. Four hypotheses are presented as plausible explanations; improved student achievements, student selection effects, strategic behaviour in course choices, and lowering of grading standards. The analysis is based on…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Admission Criteria, Grading, Grade Point Average
