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Grade Inflation: A Crisis in College Education

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Grade inflation runs rampant at most colleges and universities, but faculty and administrators are seemingly unwilling to face the problem. This book explains why, exposing many of the misconceptions surrounding college grading. Based on historical research and the results of a year-long, on-line course evaluation experiment conducted at Duke University during the 1998-1999 academic year, the effects of student grading on various educational processes, and their su… More >>

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Kaplan SAT/ACT/PSAT Platinum Edition 2008

  • Also includes: Essential Review offers a critical second look at exam sub-sections, providing supplemental strategies and study materials.
  • Added Bonus – Kaplan guidebooks: Straight Talk About Paying for College and Parent¿s Guide to College Admissions
  • New 2-part Writing section featuring essay & multiple-choice sub-sections
  • The most current, up-to-date SAT/PSAT/ACT tutorial program – Completely redesigned for the NEW SAT!

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Kaplan SAT/ACT/PSAT 2007 Gold Edition

  • New 2400 perfect SAT score (800 per Critical Reading, Math & Writing sections)
  • New 2-part Writing section featuring essay & multiple-choice sub-sections
  • Quantitative comparisons eliminated from the Math section
  • Algebra II material added to the Math section
  • Paragraph-length critical reasoning questions added to the Critical Reading section

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Achieving Accountability in Higher Education: Balancing Public, Academic, and Market Demands

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With contributions from leading experts in the field, this comprehensive and timely book presents the principles and guidelines for effective accountability for states, colleges, and universities. Achieving Accountability in Higher Education clarifies the concept of accountability for both public and private colleges and universities and explores its reaches and limits.  The book examines the most recent developments, offers current models for each of the major app… More >>

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The Future of Higher Education : Rhetoric, Reality, and the Risks of the Market

  • ISBN13: 9780787969721
  • Condition: NEW
  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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