The term 'They Make the Grade' refers to those who are responsible for assessing student performance. The crossword solutions for this term are EXAMS (5 letters), Raters (6 letters), and Tests (5 letters). EXAMS are assessments that students take in order to demonstrate their knowledge of a subject. Raters are individuals who evaluate the EXAMS and tests taken by students, and assign a grade based on their performance. Tests are also assessments that students take in order to demonstrate their knowledge of a subject, but they are usually shorter than EXAMS.