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flag New Zealand universities are seeing a rise in 'A' grades, raising concerns about academic credibility and trust in student transcripts.

flag A new report warns that 'A' grades are expected to become the most common university mark in New Zealand by 2025, driven by a 64% rise since 2006 and a decline in lower grades. flag Analyzing data from all eight universities, researchers found no clear link to student ability or teaching quality, instead pointing to institutional pressures like student feedback, job security, and enrollment-based funding. flag The trend, similar to grade inflation in the U.S., raises concerns about eroding academic credibility, declining trust in transcripts, and the potential for employers to rely less on grades. flag Experts urge universities to address the issue to preserve educational integrity.

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