Advanced Coursework and Grade Inflation: Implications for Predictive Validity of First-Year Grade Point Average. ACT Research. Data Byte. R2511

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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
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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.