The bottom line in the great grade inflation debate

YOU have probably noticed that it is time for the annual "grade inflation" debate. It is an emotive subject and if you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager who has just received fantastic exam results and has heard someone say: "Ah, yes, but that's because exams are so easy these days," you have my sympathy.

If you are a university admissions officer, trying to work out how to distribute places to the record numbers of students with A grades, well, rather you than me.

This year's debate is no different and comprises the usual two camps: "exams an...