Sentences with phrase «high achievement on»

The Success network is known for its students» high achievement on state tests, and it emphasizes getting — and keeping — scores up.

The roots of high achievement on standardized tests is less likely to be found in the classrooms of Massachusetts and more likely to be discovered in its neighborhoods and families, a refection of the prevailing economic health of the community served by the schools of that state.

Success is known for its students» high achievement on state tests, and it emphasizes getting — and keeping — scores up.

However, neither enjoyment nor high achievement on this performance task necessarily translated into high scores on the unit test.

The Success network is known for its students» high achievement on state tests, and it emphasizes getting — and keeping — scores up.

Those students who were taught using a differentiated curriculum that supplemented the textbook curriculum and were placed in various groups according to their performance level demonstrated significantly higher achievement on the post-test than did high - performing students who were taught using the textbook curriculum and whole - class instruction.

The initial study reported in 1992 (Romance & Vitale, 1992) showed that 4th grade Science IDEAS students displayed higher achievement on nationally - normed tests in reading comprehension and in science (in comparison to demographically similar students) and more positive attitudes and self - confidence toward reading comprehension and science.

For example, the Minnesota - Toronto study found that in schools with higher achievement on math tests, teachers tended to share in leadership and believed that parents were involved with the school.

Not only are high VAMs on state standardized tests correlated to higher achievement on more open - ended short - answer and essay - based tests of critical thinking, but students of high - VAM teachers are more likely to enjoy class (Table 14).

Not exact matches

Finn also teaches a local Junior Achievement class on «Life after High School: How to Prepare for Work,» which has actually already netted three temps for her to place.

CEOs tend to score higher than the general population on personality attributes such achievement - orientation, ambition, assertiveness, and risk - preference.

According to well - established research lasting motivation does not happen with incentives, but rather when employees (1) feel a sense of achievement, (2) have choice and the ability to participate on their own terms, (3) have opportunities to interact with others, (4) feel connected to a higher purpose, and (5) have fun.

This reliance on the left side tends to make men more action - oriented, with a higher focus on task and achievement.

Build on achievements and translate the highs into long - term success.

The scientists behind these studies all seem to agree on the answer: rather than view narcissism as an evil to be always avoided, organizations should strive to understand that small doses of the characteristic are often inseparable from high achievement and make rational cost - benefit analyses.

Achievement of these goals was considered by the HRC as very challenging, even aggressive, given the expected modest economic growth for 2007 for the financial services industry, the impact and duration of the on - going flat / inverted yield curve (meaning short - term interest rates that are virtually equal to or exceed long - term interest rates, thus lowering profit margins for financial services companies that borrow cash at short - term rates and lend at long - term rates), potentially higher credit losses, fewer available high - quality, high - yielding loans and investment opportunities, and a consumer shift from non-interest to interest - bearing deposits.

Admission to the program is based on criteria that ensure high standards of academic quality and student achievement, as well as diversity.

Your prospects might fulfill this need at work by landing a promotion, getting recognition for an achievement, or taking on a high - profile project.

He has a position on the board of the student achievement and has the vision to start building smaller high schools to alleviate some of the stress that is placed on the public schools due from overcrowding and a shortage of money.

A more recent study is even more striking: «The achievement of students in Catholic high schools was less dependent on family background and personal circumstances than was true in the public schools.»

The religion of the mind ties you hopelessly to the past; the religion of the spirit consists in progressive revelation and ever beckons you on toward higher and holier achievements in spiritual ideals and eternal realities.

It is astonishing to hear even people of high achievement and excellent reputation use mean and foul language on many occasions, as though such effusions had no real significance, being mere sounds which are dispersed as soon as they are said.

Moreover, scientific and technical progress in the next ten years will introduce unprecedented achievements In this field and it is no exaggeration to assert here and now that teleconimuni - cation will play a primary role both on the national and on world levels and it could also be pointed out that the most difficult problems are not generally of a purely technical nature and that telecommunications questions should more and more command the attention of governmental authorities at the highest level. . . .

And in addition, you can't tell me definitively that the yellow, black, and white striped 1000 year old, and 100 foot tall polka dotted vampire lady in black stockings isn't alive and doesn't exist, speaking perfect English even though she has never visited our planet, on the dark side of the moon, and has never been seen by the golden crown of creation, god's highest achievement, man, who dwelleths at the very epi - center of the universe, surrounded on all four sides by the heavenly spheres and angels, and overseen by god in heaven bless her extensive gold threaded wardrobe.

Many of my friends believe that the push for diversity in higher education has led to a decline in emphasis on academic achievement.

I'll say more about the amazing achievement that Rock of Ages really was, though it is destined to remain one of the thousands of unsung achievements that have unfolded on high school and college stages across America, each remaining largely unknown to those who didn't witness them.

Setting excessively high achievement standards for the self, over focusing on mistakes, inflexibility

When discussing student performance on achievement tests, Barton notes that private or religious schools account for a disproportionately high number of National Merit Scholars and says that is because «one school utilizes religions principles and one does not.»

After the achievement of independence when the Episcopal Church of its own volition got an Episcopate, and in spite of the pompous pretensions and sober protestations of such High - churchmen as Connecticut's Samuel Seabury, the new American church in order to attain organization on a national scale had to make the lay voice in its councils an essential part of its being.

David Neuman, CEO of Gaea US elaborated on the significance behind the recent achievements, sharing, «The fact that an affordable Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Greece placed higher than a premium - priced bottle from Italy or Spain is proof that Greece needs to be in the conversation when talking about the best olive oils in the world.

If we do win the League it will be a huge achievement for Wenger and the club, one in which fans would love Wenger to stay on as manager — or walk out of the club on a high.

Regardless of our opposition, the FA Cup could prove to be the only achievement that would allow Wenger to leave the competition on a high, allowing Wenger to leave the club without regret, and there could always be the thought that he may choose to extend his contract with no top four finish or trophy triumph...

any manager on earth if they were called specialist in failure they would respond but wenger nah he is 2 classy except when he pushed moaninho on sidelines but apart from that nothing now Anderlecht manager mocks Wenger for playing only 1 way And some people will still say he is held in high regard throughout football Wenger has become a joke within football, but out of respect for past achievements the football community keeps quiet we shouldn't live in past it's time for change

18) Mauricio Pochettino (Tottenham Hotspur)-- The Spurs boss is perhaps surprisingly high on the list, although it is hard to argue with his Southampton achievements.

Not his present achievements like Ozil & Sanchez etc, to be fair the reason why nobody really cares about them is because it took him almost 6 years to late to get on the high priced players bandwagon and even when he did, hes still trying to mix the new rules with his old dead rules by keeping people like Flamini, letting per lead the defence without a backup and he seems to forget these players are OLD they are more susceptible to fatigue than anyone else in the squad thats why when you look at our games, after the second half its only our attackers that still look lively!

Wenger Hasnt «Blown his last chance of winning anything because he NEVER had the chance, Im almost certain that the attitude is do nt aim too high (PL victory) because the fans expectations will be boosted (CL Victory) and that type of achievement costs money, BIG money and that is something that scares the Silver spooned, Merchant banking, elitist board more than ANYTHING ELSE on the planet (perhaps only eclipsed by the thought of a shady Uzbek millionaire owning the club).

Am never one to excuse our continuous failings and Wenger's general ineptitude but all this talk of Afobe been another one we missed out on is a bit preposterous and very very premature... yes he's scored a few goals for Bournemouth but can we all take a step bck and recognise that playing for a team who will be happy just to avoid relegation is very different from playing for a club which demands trophies and high achievements every season (yea, I know we have been found wanting on these fronts for a long time)... some players are better in small clubs with limited expectations and very neat to no pressure... that is why history is littered with stories of good players who went to big clubs and flopped only to go down a few levels and find their form again....

the fact that we pay the highest ticket prices in the world should also be reflected on our achievements on - field..

When one talks of World Cups and match - winning performances it is easy to overlook the achievements of Plánička and his contemporaries, their performances on grainy, monochrome film, in favour of more modern keepers, whose every save and move is captured in High Definition and repeated ad nauseam.

With our culture and our nation's emphasis on high academic achievement, the perception that in order to get into college kids need straight As and perfect test scores, increased course work and more complex curricula, teachers are feeling the pressure to cover more material, and to prepare kids for the next grade.

High Performance Psychologist Michael Gervais, PhD explains how being focused solely on achievement can be damaging to kids

A solid work ethic will serve our children well as they grow up in an era of multitasking, demand for achievement, rigorous school workload, and a college admissions process that places a high priority on extracurricular activities.

Women who started birth at home were on average older, of a lower socioeconomic status and higher educational achievement, and less likely to be African - American or Hispanic than women having full gestation, vertex, singleton hospital births in the United States in 2000.

If you only praise your child for getting 100 on a test, or for scoring the most goals in the game, your child may think your love is conditional on high achievement.

All of this is based on my belief that we are here for a higher purpose than any of mankind's achievements could possibly reach, a purpose rooted in my belief in God's personal involvement in and care for the world as evidenced by His sacrifice on the Cross.

Breastfed children had higher mean scores on tests of cognitive ability; performed better on standardized tests of reading, mathematics, and scholastic ability; were rated as performing better in reading and mathematics by their class teachers; had higher levels of achievement in school - leaving examinations; and less often left school without educational qualifications.

However, even after control for confounding and selection factors associated with infant feeding practices, increasing duration of breastfeeding was associated with small but significant increases in scores on standardized tests of ability and achievement, teacher ratings of classroom performance, and greater success at high school.

Table 1 shows clear and highly significant (P <.0001) tendencies for increasing duration of breastfeeding to be associated with higher scores on measures of cognitive ability, teacher ratings of performance, standardized tests of achievement, better grades in School Certificate examinations, and lower percentages of children leaving school without qualifications.

On average, children who were breastfed for ≥ 8 months 1) scored between 0.35 and 0.59 SD units higher on standardized tests of ability or achievement and teacher ratings of school performance than children who were not breastfed, and 2) were considerably less likely than nonbreastfed children to leave school without qualifications (relative risk = 0.38; 95 % CI: 0.25, 0.59On average, children who were breastfed for ≥ 8 months 1) scored between 0.35 and 0.59 SD units higher on standardized tests of ability or achievement and teacher ratings of school performance than children who were not breastfed, and 2) were considerably less likely than nonbreastfed children to leave school without qualifications (relative risk = 0.38; 95 % CI: 0.25, 0.59on standardized tests of ability or achievement and teacher ratings of school performance than children who were not breastfed, and 2) were considerably less likely than nonbreastfed children to leave school without qualifications (relative risk = 0.38; 95 % CI: 0.25, 0.59).

On the other hand, studies of Hong Kong Chinese (Leung et al 1998) and of Chinese immigrants to North America (Chao 2001) have linked authoritarian parenting with higher school achievement.