Sentences with phrase «by smaller class size»

«Students go from a primary school environment characterised by smaller class sizes and a smaller student cohort... and one main classroom teacher rather than multiple teachers [and specialist staff].

Future research should more fully explore these mechanisms, in particular, the finding of increased per - pupil spending, to determine whether these might be explained by smaller class sizes or changes in the composition of the teaching force at district schools.

Harbor City International School is making good use of the opportunities provided by small class sizes.

Not exact matches

Good data on the exact size of the middle class are hard to come by, but it remains small across most parts of the continent.

He can fend off three linemen the size of small duplexes and grab a 230 - pound running back by the bottom lip and plant him like a rhododendron, but he can't seem to get his butt out of bed for class.

Your child is one of many (even if you luck out and have small class size), and you're swept away by a system that has little room for individuality.

People want teachers to have the time to be able to dedicate to each pupil - that is why we'll deliver smaller class sizes by capping them at 25.

Other proposals aimed at increasing the availability of one - to - one adult supervision, such as Classroom Assistants, were received less well, with teachers initially reacting badly to the perceived de-skilling of their work and the belief that smaller class sizes were going to be achieved by diluting the role of qualified teachers.

The appellate division of New York State Supreme Court on July 28 declined to rule on the allegations in a lawsuit filed by the UFT and a coalition of community groups and parents on Jan. 5, 2010 that the New York City Department of Education was misusing hundreds of millions of dollars in Contract for Excellence funds earmarked for smaller class sizes.

Compact elliptical galaxies form a rare class of stellar system (~ 30 presently known) characterized by high stellar densities and small sizes and often harboring metal - rich stars.

One potential culprit captured by the study: Faculty may lack the training necessary to take advantage of smaller class sizes, open classroom layouts and other strategies meant to reduce the reliance on conventional lecturing.

Our overall goal is to test the novel concept that a recently discovered class of small non-coding RNAs, so - called microRNAs, which are encapsulated in nanometer - sized vesicles secreted by RPE cells, can predict the status of mitochondrial function in these cells and influence mitochondrial function in neighboring RPE cells through vesicle - mediated intercellular transfer of the microRNAs.

By keeping the class size small we keep the focus on form and have the ability to provide individualized attention when needed.

However, a survey by TES Global questioned around 4,300 UK teachers, and found that many teachers deemed smaller class sizes as an effective way of improving learning.

They do so by creating rigorous curricula, small class sizes, character education and strong educational programs.

While this approach is used by some principals to deliver smaller class sizes in literacy and numeracy, it is not yet a general practice for disadvantaged groups and learners with higher needs.

For example, as handouts and story starters; in inclusion, extensions, differentiation; as starters, breakouts and plenaries; one - to - one, in pairs, teams and as a whole class; with students of all ages and abilities; with classes of all sizes big and small; to raise questions; encourage reflection; improve motivation; enhance discussions and analysis; as part of rich learning and communication skills; as resources that can be used by students to develop their leadership and confidence.

* Better discipline, better learning environment, smaller class sizes, and improved student safety were identified as top factors by approximately half of all respondents.

Studies predict that Finland will hang on to its lackadaisical workers, and suggest things like «keep students in school by engaging them with smaller class sizes and better paid teachers» or «get rid of standardized tests» and» individualize learning,» which they'll expand on by saying «create a system that instills curiosity, creativity, passion, and accept that it is impossible to test these things.»

There's no doubt that teachers and parents prefer smaller classes, but what would the impact on student learning be of increasing class size by this modest amount in order to make a large increase in the number of days students spend in school?

There is the usual large cast size to accommodate a class group, with the many, small parts offset by having the two main characters who are onstage for the majority of the production.

Opponents also argue that we can't afford to take any money out of the public system when the Legislature has refused to pay for smaller class sizes and teacher raises as provided by Initiative 728 and Initiative 732 in recent years.

And by incorporating family engagement, small class sizes and individualized attention, NYC Autism Charter School does whatever it takes to make sure its students succeed both in and outside the classroom.

Some states have high - quality programs as evidenced by such traits as ensuring teachers hold bachelor's degrees and enforcing small class sizes.

These budget items earmarked for early approval do not address a high priority overwhelmingly identified by district parents and staff: smaller class sizes.

We need a governor who believes in small class sizes, provides adequate resources for our most vulnerable students, respects the profession of teaching, opposes education driven by standardized tests and will fight for a high quality schools for all students throughout the State.»

It is a successful school, rated good by Ofsted, which aims high academically, promotes sport and keeps class sizes small

Small classes have been found to enhance learning to a measurable extent, particularly in the early elementary years (see for example the reports on Class Size Reduction, < http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/cs/ >; a research summary Small Class Size Trumps Vouchers In Terms of Results, Costs, and Public Support by American Federation of Teachers at < http://www.aft.org/pdfs/teachers/vouchersvssmallclass0498.pdf >).

The stereotype of bad inner - city schools is overcrowded classes, but so many parents work hard to get their children elsewhere — whether a charter, a Catholic school or, by using a fake address, a better public school — that at P.S. 39 average class size is actually small, 21.

They knew that their class offerings were limited, just by the nature of the small size of the district, but they also knew that they had a supportive community that historically had always encouraged the growth of new opportunities.

Moreover, smaller than usual class sizes (15 to 20, as opposed to the North Carolina norm for high school class size of 35) were also cited by students as important to their learning experience.

The solutions would start with economically diverse housing options in all towns in CT, quality pre-natal care, quality pediatric care, high school courses on parenting, in - home parenting classes for teens, a robust curriculum rich in the arts, social sciences, science, math, and character education, lots of playtime in a safe literature rich environment for pre-schoolers, summer school and before and after school care provided by TFA or some other organization of young recent college graduates, small class size, teacher leaders instead of building administrators, and collaboration time built into the school day.

Madison middle school students could soon have an extra class period and smaller class sizes without adding minutes to the school day under a plan being developed by the Madison School District.

Deliver smaller class sizes for five, six and seven - year - olds, paid for by ending the wasteful Free Schools programme

By contrast, the U.S. system spends a lot of resources on keeping class sizes relatively small, and hiring more teachers for them.

The researchers identified five key principles of the CPC that they say led to its effectiveness, including providing services that are of sufficient length or duration, are high in intensity and enrichment, feature small class sizes and teacher - student ratios, are comprehensive in scope and are implemented by well - trained and well - compensated staff.

Public school educators say they are fighting for smaller class sizes, art, music, world language and physical education classes for students, and fair compensation for being asked to work under more difficult guidelines as determined by CPS.

«I see frustration and bitterness among parents growing by leaps and bounds,» said Leonie Haimson, a mother who runs Class Size Matters, an advocacy group in New York City that pushes for reduced testing and smaller class sClass Size Matters, an advocacy group in New York City that pushes for reduced testing and smaller class sclass sizes.

The Nevada Legislature allocated additional funding to provide all elementary Zoom Schools with the universal half - day preschool, full - day kindergarten and smaller kindergarten class sizes of 21 students maximum per teacher and free summer school programs that extend the school year by 17 days beyond the state - mandated 180 days of instruction.

In a 2009 study of class sizes in California, published in the Journal of Human Resources, the authors found that the positive achievement benefits that accrue for smaller class sizes were diminished by allowing emergency credentialed teachers into the classroom who had not obtained regular credential coursework and student teaching experiences.

In addition to offering students a small class size for all subjects, we further individualize literacy and mathematics instruction by implementing even smaller group instruction based on ongoing assessments administered throughout the school year.

The Great Hearts Greater Good fund allows Maryvale Prep and Teleos Prep teachers to focus on closing the achievement gap by enabling us to maintain small class sizes, helping pay salaries to our qualified teachers who specialize in urban education and helping to provide school supplies, uniforms and special education and ESL (English as a Second Language) materials.

There are serious concerns about reliability when VAMs are computed with small sample sizes or are based on classes not taught by the rated teacher (as appeared to occur in New Mexico, Florida, and possibly New York).

But she said others enter with false ideas about what the schools can offer, attracted by factors like small class - size, door - to - door transportation or even the name of the school.

Though the space it of a decent size (we were able to fit two small suitcases in the trunk side - by - side with enough room spare to squeeze a duffel bag in), the Infiniti Q60's capacity of 8.7 cubic feet is fairly disappointing in a class where a capacity in the 10 cubic feet region (as displayed in the Lexus RC, Cadillac ATS Coupe and Mercedes - Benz C - Class Coupe) is about average by segment standclass where a capacity in the 10 cubic feet region (as displayed in the Lexus RC, Cadillac ATS Coupe and Mercedes - Benz C - Class Coupe) is about average by segment standClass Coupe) is about average by segment standards.

Marked by excellent quality and features with unmistakable refined leather interior that added value and class to the Hyundai Tucson More information about the 2016 Hyundai Tucson: The Hyundai Tucson competes in a very crowded small crossover segment, sized right between compacts like the new Mazda CX - 3 or Honda HR - V and the larger Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape and Honda CR - V.

As the market for smaller tablets shrinks, tablet suppliers will move to larger sizes, with shipments of models ranging from 8 inches up to 10.9 inches overtaking smaller 7 - inch - class models by 2018, DisplaySearch said.

Corporate bonds, just like stocks, are classed by risk based on thee size of the company, with smaller companies generally seen as riskier.

For example, the TV size is smaller than some other airlines have in their First Class cabins (the Asiana A380 First Class one is more than twice as big) and I feel like the foot rest could be a little bigger, but that's not to say that it's small by any means.

The best part is all of our programs offer small class sizes, as recommended by the Canadian Ski Council, and extend lift line priority to you which means more time skiing and riding and less in line.