Sentences with phrase «functioning as an assessment»

You can have assessment that is functioning as an assessment of the learning you've done.

A partially complete map could function as an assessment for participants.

Not exact matches

Immediately following Sandy, our Regional and Community Outreach function reached out to all of the affected communities as part of a needs assessment.

Third and finally, the traditional story misses the real function of private banks, which is to solve an information problem in the purest Hayekian senses. That is, banks are or should be specialists in risk assessment and risk taking. They should know their client, understand the local market and have their pulse on the broad economy. Arguably, if properly structured, they can and should do this better than other entities such as governments. In other words, the proper role of banks should be underwriting — lend money, hold the debt, and bear the risk. Which is a long - winded way of getting to the main point of this post.

This paper will attempt an assessment of Leclerc's radical position, using as a foil the thought of the baroque scholastic, Francis Suarez.5 The latter was picked to fulfill such a function both because he represents the most complete summation of the older Aristotelian theory of substance Leclerc attempts to appropriate and reinterpret, and because he was the most important scholastic figure for the age that Leclerc sees as both the turning point in the history of the philosophy of nature, and as the golden age of such a philosophy, namely, the modern age (PN 194 - 95).

And while I'm more of the opinion that fancy stats in hockey are generally more indicative of a system vs assessment of individual players, and thus need to be taken with a grain of salt, (even in this case as you mentioned because you can assume the average save percentage is, to an extent, a function of the defense playing in front of a goalie) Lehner's GSAA is SUPER bad.

It does not measure other critical brain functions that can be adversely affected by head trauma, such as balance and vision, which is why expert groups [1] recommend a «multifaceted approach to concussion management that emphasizes the use of objective assessment tools aimed at capturing the spectrum of clinical signs and symptoms, cognitive dysfunction, and physical deficits... that are more sensitive to the injury than using any one component alone.»

She emphasized, however, that King - Devick was only meant for use as an initial screen to identify athletes who should not be allowed to return to the game or practice and who should be referred for further, more comprehensive evaluation by a trained professional (e.g. assessment of balance, neurocognitive function, and scores on the Post-Concussion Symptom Scale).

Additional concern is expressed with the calculation of the NOAEL and specifically whether the exposure assessment to «at risk» infants with minimal or impaired metabolic function and exposures from medical devices and procedures is as conservative as the assessment claims.

Either way, a property tax bill is not capped in anyway, as property taxes are a function of real - property assessments, which fluctuate for many reasons other than the levy.

An interdisciplinary team of scientists from the University of Göttingen, the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in Leipzig and Bogor Agricultural University in Indonesia has now performed a complete and multidisciplinary assessment of all ecosystem functions in oil palm plantations as compared to lowland forests.

«As such, objective assessment of cognitive function should be a facet of any clinical evaluation of the patient,» he says.

School assessment teams rarely consider bilingual cognitive functioning such as working memory into their diagnostic procedures.

Instead of being predicted by caregiver demand as hypothesized, this study revealed that caregivers» assessment of their role mastery is influenced most strongly by the functioning of their family,» wrote Dr. Deatrick, the lead author.

Empirically calibrating damage functions and considering stochasticity when integrated assessment models are used as decision tools.

My goal as a naturopathic doctor is to take a full assessment, understand what someone's symptoms of anxiety are, what the external factors, the environment of their life is like, and look for potential causes that might be exacerbating the anxiety, making it difficult for them to function and perform and live the life that they know they can live.

If abnormal muscle function is found, in the form of abnormal inhibition (weakness), the practitioner uses manual biofeedback — much the same way as the initial muscle testing assessment — to restore muscle function.

The first step in treatment is careful evaluation that may include lab work to diagnose the thyroid levels in your body, an assessment of your immune system and how well it's functioning, as well as a check on your nutritional status.

As it happens Van der Walt's assessment chimes with Fischer's claim that being deeply in love functions in a similar way to addiction.

This is not an accurate assessment as many of the sites dealing with meeting curvy women are professional in design and contain all the many functions and benefits that the more traditional dating sites possess.

Yet even that project has more integrity than Haneke's: Van Sant managed to create something daring, a double - headed coin that functioned as both a crude commercial gambit and an experimental assessment of Hitchcock's cinema.

These reflections can also function as a formative assessment.

This presentation is to guide learners to apply their skills consistently by creating a formulae with a reference function, as a result working through the assessment criteria.

Even those who seem comfortable when you first introduce these new challenges early in the year can hit a wall as content and assessment take a turn toward uncertainty, requiring more intense application of their executive function.

If they choose to follow this course, they should redesign their field tests to function as statewide assessments, and provide scores back to students and schools.

Specifically to: 1) collaborate with Crittenton Women's Union (CWU) to create video resources that demonstrate its family skill - building model as a means of building adult capabilities to improve child outcomes; 2) create an initial set of materials for practitioners and leaders of family service - provision systems to be used with caregivers to improve serve - and - return interaction as well as self - regulation and executive function skills; and 3) test these materials as part of a qualitative needs assessment of practitioners who wish to build the capabilities of adults who care for children birth - to - five, with an emphasis on birth - to - three.

Once the state has decided on its policy position, however, a judicial presence should be maintained to ensure that the chosen policy is fully funded, is implemented in a coherent manner, and results in substantially improved student performance, as measured by validated assessments of academic achievement and of students» ability to function as capable citizens and workers.

Additionally, it also directs the Council to «carry out regular assessments of the standards of performance of the Council's education functions», which includes levels of support and challenge to the Council's maintained schools, as well as taking «appropriate action to effect improvements which are identified as necessary».

Year 6 Science Assessments and Tracking Objectives covered: Describe how living things are classified into broad groups according to common observable characteristics and based on similarities and differences, including micro-organisms, plants and animals Give reasons for classifying plants and animals based on specific characteristics Identify and name the main parts of the human circulatory system, and describe the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood Recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way their bodies function Describe the ways in which nutrients and water are transported within animals, including humans Recognise that living things have changed over time and that fossils provide information about living things that inhabited the Earth millions of years ago Recognise that living things produce offspring of the same kind, but normally offspring vary and are not identical to their parents Identify how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment in different ways and that adaptation may lead to evolution Recognise that light appears to travel in straight lines Use the idea that light travels in straight lines to explain that objects are seen because they give out or reflect light into the eye Explain that we see things because light travels from light sources to our eyes or from light sources to objects and then to our eyes Use the idea that light travels in straight lines to explain why shadows have the same shape as the objects that cast them Associate the brightness of a lamp or the volume of a buzzer with the number and voltage of cells used in the circuit Compare and give reasons for variations in how components function, including the brightness of bulbs, the loudness of buzzers and the on / off position of switches Use recognised symbols when representing a simple circuit in a diagram

You can have it function in terms of giving information to a teacher which is for learning, for future learning because it gives diagnostic information, and it can function as learning because in the process of doing the assessment task the student is actually learning something about the phenomenon, their own thinking and what they're clear about and what they're not clear about.

Year 4 Science Assessments Objectives covered: Recognise that living things can be grouped in a variety of ways Explore and use classification keys to help group, identify and name a variety of living things in their local and wider environment Recognise that environments can change and that this can sometimes pose dangers to living things Describe the simple functions of the basic parts of the digestive system in humans Identify the different types of teeth in humans and their simple functions Construct and interpret a variety of food chains, identifying producers, predators and prey Compare and group materials together, according to whether they are solids, liquids or gases Observe that some materials change state when they are heated or cooled, and measure or research the temperature at which this happens in degrees Celsius (°C) Identify the part played by evaporation and condensation in the water cycle and associate the rate of evaporation with temperature Identify how sounds are made, associating some of them with something vibrating Recognise that vibrations from sounds travel through a medium to the ear Find patterns between the pitch of a sound and features of the object that produced it Find patterns between the volume of a sound and the strength of the vibrations that produced it Recognise that sounds get fainter as the distance from the sound source increases Identify common appliances that run on electricity Construct a simple series electrical circuit, identifying and naming its basic parts, including cells, wires, bulbs, switches and buzzers Identify whether or not a lamp will light in a simple series circuit, based on whether or not the lamp is part of a complete loop with a battery Recognise that a switch opens and closes a circuit and associate this with whether or not a lamp lights in a simple series circuit Recognise some common conductors and insulators, and associate metals with being good conductors

Many also function as formative assessments.

When teachers function more as franchises they might create common assessments, but they take individual responsibility for student success rather than team responsibility.

In this view, the teacher functions as an educational diagnostician who — using formative assessment techniques instead of a stethoscope — listens carefully to student thinking; processes it against what he or she knows about the subject at hand, how students learn, and the goals of a lesson.

The Oregon Small Schools Initiative establishes essential elements based on which small schools function effectively and that can be used as assessment rubric.

Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement Demonstrated volunteer or community service At least one (or more) of the following: o National Board Certificationo TAP Experience (sign on bonus for TAP certification) o Core Knowledge Experienceo Experience with Blended Learningo At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS: An Elementary School teacher is required to perform the following duties: Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect instruction in the areas of Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, Health, and Mathematics based on state standards Participation in all TAP requirements, focusing on data - driven instruction Create inviting, innovative and engaging learning environment that develops student critical thinking and problem solving skills Prepare students for strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments Communicate regularly with parents Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent / teacher conferences Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom Attend all grade level and staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after - school duties Preforms other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal Dress professionally and uphold all schoolFUNCTIONS: An Elementary School teacher is required to perform the following duties: Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect instruction in the areas of Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, Health, and Mathematics based on state standards Participation in all TAP requirements, focusing on data - driven instruction Create inviting, innovative and engaging learning environment that develops student critical thinking and problem solving skills Prepare students for strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments Communicate regularly with parents Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent / teacher conferences Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom Attend all grade level and staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after - school duties Preforms other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal Dress professionally and uphold all schoolfunctions outside of school hours Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after - school duties Preforms other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal Dress professionally and uphold all school policies

The goal of this letter, though, was to give those in Santa Fe, but also others throughout the state of New Mexico, not only a more comprehensive and accurate assessment of my testimony, but more a note about how the taxpayers of New Mexico have a right to know much, much more about their state's teacher evaluation model, as well as the model's output (i.e., to see how the model is actually functioning as claimed).

Mathis's concern with offering an online assessment centers on the test's manipulation functions (such as dragging and dropping a line segment for a math problem).

Functions The teacher leader: a) Facilitates the collection, analysis, and use of classroom - and school - based data to identify opportunities to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, school organization, and school culture; b) Engages in reflective dialog with colleagues based on observation of instruction, student work, and assessment data and helps make connections to research - based effective practices; c) Supports colleagues» individual and collective reflection and professional growth by serving in roles such as mentor, coach, and content facilitator; d) Serves as a team leader to harness the skills, expertise, and knowledge of colleagues to address curricular expectations and student learning needs; e) Uses knowledge of existing and emerging technologies to guide colleagues in helping students skillfully and appropriately navigate the universe of knowledge available on the Internet, use social media to promote collaborative learning, and connect with people and resources around the globe; and f) Promotes instructional strategies that address issues of diversity and equity in the classroom and ensures that individual student learning needs remain the central focus of instruction.

Twitter can also function as a valuable formative assessment tool.

A driver - set speed limiter is standard equipment while a speed limit information function is an option that did not qualify for assessment as it is not expected to be sold in sufficient numbers.

Early Disease Detection As pets age it is important to acquire a baseline assessment of their kidney, liver, and thyroid metabolic function.

At first assessment, we couldn't even tell if Rosie still had a functioning eye as it was so swollen and oozing with blood and pus.

As pets age it is important to acquire a baseline assessment of their kidney, liver, and thyroid metabolic function.

The assessment will cover all areas of operations from budgets, shelter function, policies and procedures, to programs such as adoptions, spay / neuter, and community outreach and education.

Job Description: • Represents the Kansas City Pet Project in a professional, polite and enthusiastic manner • Assists the veterinarians on a daily basis with preparing surgery patients, health assessments, and treatments of animals • Assist in medical rounds with Shelter Veterinarians or identifying animals that need to be seen by a Shelter Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and dogs in accordance with veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for sick / injured animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following best practices for sanitation protocols in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting as needed for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging animals to the public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other animals • Care, feed, and safely handle animals to avoid injury to persons / animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to the Vet Clinic.

This may include assessment of liver, kidney, intestinal, and blood cell functions as well as screening for metabolic disorders.

Georgia Aquarium researchers have participated in health and environmental assessments of marine mammals as well as in - depth research into the immune functions of these animals.

As Batlle's work demonstrates, Roma's assessment of food's real function in our lives is fundamentally misguided.

Refute the risk assessment that: given temps are rising, given they will continue to rise for 1k + years even if we had zero emissions starting today, given the risks of rapid climate change and long - term temp rises are real and threaten our ability to function as a society, etc., we should act to mitigate these threats, particularly since the actions to be taken will lead to a healthier existence for humanity even if AGW / ACC turns out to be wrong.