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How big of a problem is grade inflation?

Cheers and jeers would have rung out in many Irish houses today as the first rounds of university...

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15.43 28 Aug 2024


How big of a problem is grade inflation?


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Cheers and jeers would have rung out in many Irish houses today as the first rounds of university offers from the CAO went out.

But, for some university courses, students will be allocated random spots due to a high number of applicants.

Why is this the case, and are inflated grades to blame here?

Kieran is joined by John Walshe, Former Advisor to Education Minister Ruairi Quinn, to discuss.


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