Sentences with phrase «core course study»

After the prerequisites have been met, the core course study begins.

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AP Macroeconomics or the advanced placement macroeconomics is a course in the in depth study of hard - core economics.

Their case studies form the core of class discussion and theory in a Christian education course based on Donald Schon's The Reflective Practitioner.

This is of course the core message of the ground - breaking study by Wilkinson and Pickett, «The Spirit Level».

In practice, of course, it doesn't always work that way, and some scientists are taking it upon themselves to go beyond their core research areas to study where the system can go wrong.

In order to complete your Advanced Studies at Yoga Yoga, you will need to complete three of the five 50 - hour Core Courses we offer.

In addition to core studies in English, math, science, history, languages, and the fine arts, students take a required sequence in religion and philosophy: 6th - grade students study the Apostles» Creed and the saints; in the 7th grade, they focus on the Church and the Ten Commandments; 8th graders conduct an overview of the Bible and the Sacraments; 9th - grade students study the Old Testament, the Apologetics, and C. S. Lewis's Mere Christianity; the 10th - grade focus is the New Testament and Church history; 11th grade introduces metaphysics and ethics; and the 12th - grade course features the philosophy and social teachings of the Catholic Church.

Several longitudinal studies in the 1980s and 1990s did find that high school students who took both an occupational course sequence and a core academic curriculum fared better after high school, both in the labor market and in postsecondary education.

Unit of work for the Core Study to the Higher School Certificate course of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Within a single school day, our pupils are enrolled in four core classes (English language arts, math, science, and social studies), one specialty class, one academic intervention course, and one extra-curricular enrichment course.

A second important outcome was that the lower - performing students, so these were students who were about the bottom third of our sample, these were students who were earning Grade Point Averages (GPAs) of a C or below in the semester prior to the intervention [and were] most likely going to be struggling in school; for these students, the intervention increased their GPAs and also increased their likelihood of passing core courses like Math, English, Social Studies and Science - and increased that by around 6.5 percentage points.

Starting in the 1980s, states increased the number of courses required for high school graduation, and began mandating students take additional courses in core academic areas such as math, science, social studies and foreign language.

One of 42 PowerPoint presentations (Sets 1 - 5) which together cover the core content of any Business Studies course in the 14 — 16 + age range.

The aim of Literacy Alive courses is to bring the core elements of reading and writing to life in the primary classroom, encompassing storytelling, role play, paired and group work, as well as individual study.

District 2 also spent less per pupil on average for core courses (math, science, English / literature, and social studies / history / economics) than for noncore courses, which include electives and foreign language.

In addition to core courses in math, science, language arts, and social studies, we offer electives such as art, environmental stewardship, forensics, Japanese, and science olympiad, plus a series of seminars focused on aviation and aerospace, including Aviation and the American Character, History of Aircraft Design, and Robotics.

And the common core may be changing 8th graders» course - taking habits, the study finds.

The second class did not replace core academic courses in English, social studies, or science; it did replace other courses, such as fine arts and foreign languages.

To overcome their irrelevance, many advocates insist that civic education be incorporated into the core academic curriculum, so that English, history, and social studies courses impart lessons in civic virtue.

Lower School students will follow a course of study based on the Core Knowledge Sequence.

Classes range from Core Classes in the English, math, science and social studies areas (including AP courses) to extensive online supplemental courses such as Veterinary Science, Game Design, Java Programming, Anthropology, Hospitality and Tourism, Fashion and Interior Design and many foreign language options.

«I do think the Common Core is better than the Standard Course of Study, which was previously the set of standards in place for English language arts,» said Bowden.

Thanks to our LDC work during the 2010 - 2011 school year, District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) contracted with Inspired Teaching from 2011 to 2015 to work with cohorts of teachers to create Common Core - aligned curricula for every unit of every social studies course grades 6 - 12.

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This cloud - based program allows for a flexible implementation: it can be used as a summer school literacy program, a core summer ELA program, or a course of independent study to accelerate student learning gains throughout summer break.

K — 8 Individual Courses include core subjects in Math, Science, Social Studies, and English Language Arts.

Despite the unpopularity of Common Core in some circles, the simple truth is that the standards are more rigorous, raise expectations and student achievement, and provide a clearer set of standards than the North Carolina Standard Course of Study that was in place prior to their adoption.

We offer over 40 online middle school courses, including three world languages (French, German and Spanish) and core courses in math, language arts, science and social studies.

As a part of North Carolina's transition to a more rigorous Standard Course of Study in all subject areas in 2010, State Board of Education members decided to align the state's English and math standards with the Common Core.

Virtual high school students study core classes online including English, history, math, science and a wide variety of elective, AP and honors courses — all taught by experienced, Wisconsin state certified instructors.

The Holocaust and Human Behavior course examines Facing History's core case study, and provides an overview of the rise of the Nazis and the Holocaust, as well as an in - depth look at some of Facing History's teaching strategies, primary source documents, and resources.

The study utilized a QUAN - qual mixed - methods design employing a participant survey, a document analysis of the program curriculum and core course objectives, and follow - up interviews with selected participants.

The main purpose of this study was to determine preservice teachers» level of awareness of the NETS - T and the extent to which the curriculum goals of the examined teacher preparation program, core course objectives, and course activities influence this level of awareness.

All faculty members teaching the core courses at the time of the study were contacted.

As we explore how creativity connects with arts learning, Common Core standards, and other curricular areas, we acknowledge the value of arts learning both as courses of study as defined by our state Ed Code, but also as vital subjects that connect across the curriculum — opening up many interdisciplinary opportunities for connections, relationships, and applications.

This course is built to state standards, the College, Career, and Civil Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards (2013), the National Standard for Civics and Government (1994), and the Common Core State Standards for Literacy in Social Studies.

Whether at an Advanced Math & Science school or a Humanities school, all students gain the tools they need to succeed, with core courses in math, science, English, social studies, art as well as Advanced Placement and college - level courses.

The four - year program builds upon core legal courses, enhancement of academy English, social studies and science classes, and sequenced advanced placement courses.

VBCPS students have a wealth of academic options including core courses, specialized academies, a public charter school, gifted programs and studies designed for students with special needs.

Over its history, the NRCCTE has undertaken three scientifically based studies of curriculum integration models in an effort to determine if the integration of CTE courses is feasible and leads to improved student achievement in the core academic areas of math, literacy, and science.

Included in the brochure is a feature on common early warning indicators, including chronic absences (missing more than 10 % of instructional time), failure to pass courses in core subject areas (English, mathematics, science, and social studies), failure to be promoted to the next grade level, and disengagement from the classroom.

Both Smarty Ants and AchieveSummer are cloud - based solutions designed for flexible implementations: use as a summer school literacy program, a core summer reading or ELA program, or a course of independent study to accelerate student learning gains throughout summer break.

In some of our clusters each member school sends a small group of teachers from each school along to the Core Lesson Study training and then send a senior leader from each school attends our Advanced course in leading and facilitating the process.

Core Connections courses emphasize the use of «Study Teams that work together to answer questions, justify reasoning, and identify multiple solution strategies.

Core courses include Human Learning, Developmental Aspects of Human Learning, Curriculum Leadership, and Using Assessment to Guide Instruction; specialization courses include Issues in the Social Studies Classroom, Social Studies and Technology, Secondary Social Studies Curriculum, Civic Education, Inquiry Into K - 12 History and Social Science, and more.

Students take core courses of English, social studies, mathematics, science, and physical education, but also take a modern foreign language, visual and performing arts and design.

Students in the Future - Ready Core Course of Study must complete the following three courses:

The course can be aligned to Common Core ELA or Social Studies standards for credit.

A: With courses in the core subjects of math, language arts, science, social studies and a wide variety of electives, Odysseyware Academy offers a comprehensive and robust learning environment for students in grades 3 - 12.

We urged that they rescind Alabama's Common Core Standards called Alabama College and Career Standards (ACCRS) and that they move expeditiously to empower duly appointed course of study committees to replace ACCRS with new standards informed by the best of the best pre-common core standards in the nation so that our students can return to the positive trajectory they were on prior to common core implementatCore Standards called Alabama College and Career Standards (ACCRS) and that they move expeditiously to empower duly appointed course of study committees to replace ACCRS with new standards informed by the best of the best pre-common core standards in the nation so that our students can return to the positive trajectory they were on prior to common core implementatcore standards in the nation so that our students can return to the positive trajectory they were on prior to common core implementatcore implementation.