TAIPEI (TVBS News) — The National Taiwan University Student Association (台大學生會) released survey results on Wednesday (Jan. 15), revealing skepticism among students regarding grade inflation. Over 70% of students disagreed that grade inflation is the most pressing issue, and a similar percentage opposed the proposed change to adjust the A+ grade range from 90-100 to 95-100.
National Taiwan University (NTU, 國立台灣大學) reported that 59% of undergraduates received grades of A or A+, sparking discussions among several universities about potential responses. Statistics showed that the combined A and A+ rate increased from 46% to 59% over 13 years, mainly due to the rise in A+ grades.
NTU proposed adjusting the grading scale, potentially setting A+ at 95 and above or capping the A+ percentage at 10% to 15%. The survey, conducted from December to early January, gathered 4,676 student responses, including undergraduates, master's, and doctoral students. More than 70% of students, or 3,330 individuals, strongly disagreed with the proposed A+ range change.
Students expressed higher satisfaction with alternative reforms, such as adjusting the GPA scale from 4.3 to 4.0 and limiting the A+ rate per course. Lee Ruei-lin (李瑞霖), head of the student association's student rights department, stated that the survey aims to bridge the gap between policy and actual needs, urging the university to pause decision-making.
Lee emphasized the importance of including student voices in policy discussions and planning, allowing everyone to propose and participate in crafting a comprehensive reform plan.
