Sentences with phrase «core subjects such as»

An advanced capability of teaching core subjects such as Mathematics, English, Social Studies and Science at High School Level.
Accession to the EU has helped but has not touched core subjects such as Criminal Law, Contract Law, Torts, etc..
The layoffs include fewer than 75 teachers in core subjects such as math and English, school officials said.
Collaboration between specialist teachers and classroom teachers in other core subjects such as math, history and writing, has become the norm at WSD.
What is a diploma worth if so many students are not mastering core subjects such as math and reading?
As a rule, both public and private high schools require a certain number of credits in core subjects such as English, mathematics, and science in order to graduate.
The article also suggests strategies that can be used in core subjects such as reading and math.
Mr Foulds said non-specialists were already being asked to teach core subjects such as maths, English and the sciences, putting government reforms at risk.
Core Learning Outside: how outdoor learning areas enhance educational activities in core subjects such as English, Maths, History, music and reading.
Truss has said that education and training will be «at the heart of youth justice», with the secure schools delivering core subjects such as English and Maths.
The best programs combine deep training in core subjects such as computer security, network protocols, or cryptography with significant hands - on experience.
There was, however, a decline in the number of pupils taking core subjects such as geography and history and modern languages, and a marked rise in the number of non - academic / vocational qualifications being taken, particularly by pupils from the poorest backgrounds or those attending schools in disadvantaged areas.
Arts, sport, music and drama are often viewed as fun extra-curricular activities for children but are given less importance compared with core subjects such as English, science, or mathematics.
When a child is struggling with a core subject such as reading, we don't give up on them; we work with them and try to get them up to speed.

Not exact matches

Not to oversimplify as these are complex subjects, but I say yes to international stock ETFs, such as the Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS A-97) and the iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS A-97), and no to currency hedging those stock
An Arabic language Christian satellite television channel teaching young children core curriculum subjects, such as Arabic, English and Math is giving hope to refugee children fleeing Syria.
While students will still be required to take core classes such as English, Math and History, they view all those subjects through the context of their academy theme.
Through the Institute, Dr. Janda has conducted groundbreaking research on such subjects as the use of breakaway bases in reducing sliding injuries in baseball, the role of soft - core baseballs in reducing chest impact injuries in youth baseball, reducing injuries from collisions with soccer goal, and the effect of heading on cognitive function in youth soccer players.
Speaking on the very slight drop in A * - C grades, David Evans added: «It has already been widely reported that core subject exams, such as Maths and Science, have been more challenging and marked more harshly this year than in previous years.
Events such as Election Day mock voting, Veteran's Day Memorial program, and our 9/11 Remembrance take place throughout the year and are integrated into our rich curriculum, which includes classes in physical education, music, Spanish, art, and technology in addition to the core subjects of reading, math, science, and social studies.
In fall 2009, ninth - and tenth - grade students will start a two - year Waldorf core class that integrates subjects such as art history, poetry, art, drama, and gardening.
Wright continued: «Despite the pressure for schools to achieve in core subjects, schools must be encouraged to maintain their investment in curriculum areas such as physical education, which certainly in the early years, requires well designed play equipment.»
Furthermore, new evidence is emerging to demonstrate that LOtC can raise attainment across all areas of the curriculum including core subject areas such as english, maths and science.
Key areas which will be monitored are high entries for qualifications that are not core subjects; double entry in qualifications that overlap in content such as statistics and free standing mathematics qualifications; and entry for GCSEs in English language and literature when «the latter is not taught with sufficient time to support effective achievement».
EBacc is a school performance measure, which was introduced in order for pupils to take up five core GCSE subjects such as science and history or geography.
All core subjects, such as English, Maths, Physics, Geography, History and Chemistry, are taught through the daily «Main Lesson».
It has grown to support underserved students — primarily Latinos — in 35 state high schools by presenting a core subject, such as preparatory English, and supplemental learning in a culturally relevant context.
Were these gains in the core areas achieved at the expense of other valuable subjects, such as the visual and performing arts?
With Spotlight, parents are texted a link to a personalized video that provides context about their child's report card, such as a history of the child's performance in core subjects, areas for growth, and recommendations to further support the child's learning — like attending the local library's reading group or using a free online math platform.
---- «a set of standards must embody the knowledge essential to each of the core subjects, and this can not be accomplished by trying to fit disciplinary knowledge into broad over-arching, non disciplinary categories such as «critical thinking» and «problem solving.»»
Initially legislated as a pedagogical tool to address lagging Hispanic performance, its early proponents argued that students with limited English proficiency (LEP) would benefit from deferring the transition to English so they could concentrate on core curricular skills in subjects such as mathematics and science.
The grants — which will support the development of frameworks in such core subjects as English, history, geography, civics, and the arts — also are intended to foster interdisciplinary approaches to teaching.
The program helps students meet state learning standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; provides homework help; offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that complement their regular academic programs; and offers literacy and other educational services to the parents and families of students.
These Common Core - aligned lessons help students with basic concepts such as possessive nouns and subject - verb agreement.
Housed at Southside Elementary, Lawrence - Lawson Elementary, Maplewood Elementary, Cataract Elementary and Meadowview Schools, CLCs help students meet state and local student standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; offer students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs; and offer literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children.
The program helps students meet state and local standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and mathematics; offers students enrichment activities that complement regular academic programs; and offers literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children.
ASCD asks Congress and the administration to embrace standards that include proficiency not limited to only reading and math, but encompassing all core academic subjects such as science, civics, and the arts to ensure our students can compete globally.
Less than half of Maryland's kindergartners are ready to tackle the Common Core curriculum that's being rolled out in schools, state officials reported Tuesday.Forty - seven percent of the students demonstrated knowledge in academic subjects such as...
Since major tax increases are out of the question in many towns, implementing the Common Core Smarter Balanced Testing scheme will come from diverting scarce public money from other instructional activities such as art, music, PE, social studies and academic subjects that are not part of the Common Core testing.
Beginning teachers who teach core subjects, such as mathematics and Japanese language arts, collaborate extensively with more experienced teachers in the same content area.
Those are by far the exception; the vast majority of charter schools are boosting student performance, encouraging greater parental involvement, increasing teacher satisfaction, and broadening the curriculum with classes such as music and art without sacrificing core subjects.
Developments such as national standards in core subjects, new forms of accountability, or decentralization of school management will have few positive effects in the absence of well - conceived reading instruction.
Delivered through the ArkansasIDEAS (Internet Delivered Education for Arkansas Schools) professional development website, ASCD's professional development courses cover topics such as Common Core State Standards implementation, differentiated instruction, integrating technology into classroom instruction, and other critical subjects and competencies.
Others say subsidised clubs, such as music classes and Chinese and Urdu lessons, will be cut to save resources for core subjects.
Our course offerings include core subject areas such as Math, Science, History, and Language Arts, along with various World Language courses, electives, and Advanced Placement ® course options.
Our educational resources for teachers not only cover the core subjects, but also support other important subjects such as computing, ICT and foreign languages.
The Association for Career & Technical Education maintains a resource list on their web site on integrating core academic subjects such as math, science and reading with hands - on CTE instruction.
Deasy asserts that summer learning programs create a learning laboratory for teachers to practice Common Core techniques, such as encouraging students to tackle complex, open - ended questions, make active choices related to what they are learning, and connect with themes and knowledge across subject matters.
Unfortunately, many of the most important features of the plan, such as extended learning time in core subjects and a longer school day to include enrichment in art, music, and academic tutoring, were never funded at adequate levels by the state.
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Program provides federal funding for the establishment of community learning centers that provide academic, artistic and cultural enrichment opportunities — during non-school hours — for students, particularly those who attend high poverty and low - performing schools, to meet state and local standards in core academic subjects such as reading, math and science.
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