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The British undergraduate degree classification system is a grading structure for undergraduate degrees (bachelor's degrees and integrated master's degrees) in the United Kingdom. The system has been applied (sometimes with significant variations) in other countries, including Australia, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Kenya, Ghana, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, Zimbabwe. Whereas grade point averages (GPAs) are different from the British undergraduate degree classes,〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=What does 2:1 or 2:2 mean? – Ask )〕 the Latin honours system used in the United States is different from the British system, but has some similarities.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Frequently Asked Questions for the USA )〕 ==History== In the 16th century, the Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge implemented norm referencing to distinguish the top 25% of candidates, the next 50%, and the bottom 25%.〔 The classification system as currently used in the United Kingdom was developed in 1918.〔 Honours was then a means to recognise individuals who demonstrated depth of knowledge or originality, as opposed to relative achievement in examination conditions.〔 Recently, grade inflation has been identified as a significant issue, with increasing numbers of higher-class honours degrees awarded per annum.〔〔 The number of first-class honours degrees has reportedly tripled since the 1990s. Similar to grade inflation of A-levels, prospective employers or educational institutions have observed increased difficulty in selecting candidates. The practice of degree classification has been criticised for unduly stigmatising students and being unreflective of a graduate's success or potential for success, particularly in the workplace. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「British undergraduate degree classification」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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