| Title: |
Advanced Coursework and Grade Inflation: Implications for Predictive Validity of First-Year Grade Point Average. ACT Research. Data Byte. R2511 |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Edgar I. Sanchez; ACT Education Corp. |
| Source: |
ACT Education Corp. 2025. |
| Availability: |
ACT Education Corp. 500 ACT Drive, P.O. Box 168, Iowa City, IA 52243-0168. Tel: 319-337-1270; Web site: http://www.act.org |
| Peer Reviewed: |
N |
| Page Count: |
5 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; High Schools; Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Advanced Courses; Grade Inflation; Grade Point Average; College Freshmen; High School Students; Advanced Placement; English Instruction; Mathematics Education; Science Education; Social Studies; Predictor Variables; Family Income; Gender Differences; Racial Differences; Ethnicity |
| Abstract: |
This Data Byte uses data from a previous study to analyze whether indicators of having taken advanced coursework in specific subjects (i.e., English, math, science, and social studies) can reduce the negative impact of grade inflation. |
| Abstractor: |
ERIC |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
ED673798 |
| Database: |
ERIC |