O'Keeffe orders probe as college scores 900pc inflation in grades [Independent.ie]
- Published: 02 March 2010
THERE has been a remarkable 900pc increase in the percentage of first-class honours degrees awarded by one university, the Irish Independent has learned.
A confidential report also reveals dramatic rises in first class and 2.1 degrees across the university sector.
The rise has prompted an inquiry by Education Minister Batt O'Keeffe, who expects to have a report on 'grade inflation' within a few days.
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