Newstalk ZB: Dr James Kierstead on university grade inflation hiding student performance
Dr James Kierstead
25 November, 2025
Dr James Kierstead discussed grade inflation at New Zealand universities on Newstalk ZB. He explained that A grades have increased from 22% to 36% of all grades since 2006, while B and C grades have fallen, with the Initiative's analysis finding no evidence students are getting smarter—suggesting academics have incentives to award higher grades. Listen below.