Sentences with phrase «classes challenge students»

AP classes challenge students and prepare them for college, even if they don't get college credit for their work.

This class challenges students to discuss pet overpopulation and why it is a problem.

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Of the nine winners who did report challenges building their startups because of student - loan debt, only three left school owing more than $ 35,000, the average amount for class of 2015 graduates (the highest in U.S. history), according to a report by financial aid resource Edvisors.com.

The idea was to have students describe their challenges in waking up in the morning for class and to obtain their feedback on a new product designed to help them do so.

Most concerning, class sizes are growing and classrooms host an increasing number of students with learning challenges or other special needs — with too few staff and resources made available to support them.

Religion and the Social SciencesConversations with Robert Bellah and Christian Smithedited by R. R. Reno and Barbara McClayMore often than not it's a class in the social science that challenges the faith of students, not a class in biology.

When political science students were challenged about being Republicans, they were not thereby disenfranchised from voting; when economics students were challenged on the merits of capitalism, they were not thereby excluded from purchasing notebooks, But when students were told that everything they had learned about their religion before entering this class was wrong, did we know — or care — if their capacity to function religiously in a mature fashion was diminished?

The bill guarantees that teachers will not be subjected to discipline for challenging the science of evolution and climate change in class, and provides guidelines for discussing «the controversy» behind evolution and climate change with students.

He investigates an enrichment program in Boise, Idaho, the Treasure Valley Math and Science Center, that offers challenging classes for «high achieving students.»

If students hold these beliefs in mind as they are sitting in math class, Farrington wrote, they are more likely to persevere through the challenges and failures they encounter there.

How this relates to the comments above:» Paly... been a Challenge Success poster school for as long as I can remember: TA, block scheduling, pre-break finals, many class projects, homework free days, now homework time limits, a school climate coordinator, more de-laned subjects, fewer APs / student than peer high schools I've read, and a later start / no zero period that promotes sleep.

(or a class of «behavior challenged» Middle Schoolers who could care less about taking a test) Sad that this is what education has come to in an effort to make sure that no child is «left behind»... This is the underlying issue right here ~ too much emphasis on penciling in the correct letter circle and not enough student driven cirriculum.

An accelerated ballet class can be taken along with regular ballet instruction for students looking for a challenge.

This Healthy Eating Play challenges students to set up quick, easy meals to grab on the way in to school, or in between morning classes for breakfast, to speed up the cafeteria lines during lunch, or after school.

Starting at parent - child classes, and continuing through the school years, students are encouraged to spend time outdoors — in all weather conditions — to explore and to challenge their mind and bodies.

The principle behind Main Lesson seminars are to engage students in the learning process by inspiring them to prepare thoroughly, participate daily, solve problems collaboratively, explore divergent ideas, challenge assumptions, and learn to lead class discussions.

Depending on the class, the instructor, and the accrediting institution, dual enrollment classes might not be considered more challenging than others — especially AP or IB classes — by the student or by college admissions offices.

Ms. Hilts the music teacher has thoughtfully given each student several roles to play in this piece that challenges them each individually and yet harmonizes the class.

For other students, it might mean taking only one or two challenging classes.

We are not afraid of competition, it's charter schools that are afraid to take on the most challenging students, the tough cases that slow down learning for whole classes.

«Every student comes to class with different challenges that can make it difficult to learn,» the mayor said in a statement.

Pathways offers free GED classes and pre-collegiate math and English classes to better prepare students for college challenges, increasing their chances of success.

WILLSBORO — Willsboro Central School teacher Ashley Hooper gave her students a challenge in October: If 60 percent of the class achieved mastery on the Living Environment Regents Exam, she would allow them to cut her long hair.

But there are practical challenges: During the semester, all of Queensborough's lab space is devoted to teaching labs, so students must work on independent research projects after hours, on weekends, or at times when classes are not in session.

As a class project, Despommier challenged his medical ecology students to feed 50,000 people using thirteen acres of rooftop gardens.

Each spring, the class brings together teams of UW students in a friendly 10 - week competition aimed at creating new, commercially viable neural engineering technologies that address real - world challenges like Rouz» mother's visual impairments.

I debated joining this handstand challenge long and hard, because I was afraid some people might be turned off — sometimes students shy away from my classes because I have a reputation for being one of the stronger teachers (in fact, some people call me «The Beast!).

With love and laughter, she works toward finding a comfortable balance in her classes, challenging her students to move toward positive change in all aspects of their lives.

Challenging class profile for your next Indoor Cycling or Spinning ® class that will have your students climb three mountains, pushing the boundaries of their comfort zones and practicing self - discipline.

She loves to guide students through invigorating, challenging and encouraging yoga classes.

I strive to offer challenging, balanced classes that encourage students to explore their potential and increase their self - awareness.

I love to teach fun and challenging classes that ask students to go beyond what they may have thought possible.

This class is for more advanced students who want to challenge their practice by flowing through the exercises, one series into the next, focusing on the coordination of the breath while tuning into the details and mechanics of each movement.

This class will warm you up, challenge you in new and fun ways and is perfect for the beginner student or the senior practitioner alike.

All classes are for all levels, so we offer options for beginners and advanced students throughout the practice, so everyone feels included and challenged.

What the author of this study said about the «variability among the students» and the need to modify the class depending «on the students» needs, challenges, and interest» relates directly to what I said earlier about the limited value of trials and studies.

This course will provide you with the ability instruct a safe and challenging Aerial Yoga class to students of all levels.

These classes can be challenging, even for the seasoned yogi, and require students to move more quickly and hold more complex poses for longer periods.

In an intimate setting of small class size and experienced faculty, students are challenged to bridge tradition with innovation while being mentored to explore the healer they are becoming.

Her classes are full of energy and enthusiasm and her teaching style creates a welcoming and challenging environment for beginning and veteran Pilates students alike.

Also, to support students as they try more challenging postures, it can be helpful if you have an assistant in class.

Planned sessions will zen out to a Prince - themed soundtrack, another 80's version, and there's even a class that will challenge students to execute all movements while remaining in one spot (for two hours!).

When grade seven social studies teacher Eugene Simonet (Kevin Spacey) challenges his class to think of a way to change the world and put it into action, Trevor McKinney (Haley Joel Osment) takes the assignment to heart more than any prior student.

Two academically challenged high school students, who would rather dream about the future successes of their garage band than study, are about to fail their history class.

Taking a few minutes to write about the class (whether it is a simple reflection on how a lesson went, how a student demonstrated an exceptional insight, or sharing a few successes and challenges from the week) and then sharing this writing with the class can increase trust and respect between the teacher and the students.

«The work that Christina and Jessica did on the video library PITF project provided the master's students in my classes with examples of teachers at work with students of various ages, learning styles, and literacy challenges,» says Lecturer Pamela Mason.

Poetry - related apps abound, but this one features the right combination of whimsy and challenge to engage students in helping you find poems to share with the entire class.

Getting all your students focused, eager, and on task at the beginning of class is challenging enough.

Another option is challenging your students to write out their own tweets and have your class decide which one to share on the class Twitter feed.

It's important because feedback is critical to student learning; it's challenging because of time constraints and the number of students at varying levels in our classes.