looking for an expression for overly lenient grading

[filet80]

hello, what is the word/expression for the situation in which the teacher gives more points that she/he actually should so that the student passes or gets a higher grade? thanks, michal

[Barb_D]

The teacher inflated the student's grade.

[bhaisahab]

Hello, What is the word/expression for the situation in which the teacher gives more points that she/he actually should so that the student passes or gets a higher grade? Thanks, michal

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