Sentences with phrase «impact on their achievement in»

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Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry (R) World (TM); risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information;

Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.

Bolton FC should feel a sense of achievement in seeing 33 year - old Kevin Davies strutting his stuff for England in midweek, and even though the fans favourite didn't quite make the impact intended on Wednesday night as England drew 0 - 0 with Montenegro, the confidence alone just from being called up to the England team at such a late stage in his career will have left Davies in buoyant mood ahead of Saturday's encounter with Stoke, where he should be fired up and motivated to put in a string of pleasing performances from now on in the knowledge that Fabio Capello is watching on intently.

Conversely, low interest by fathers in their children's education (particularly boys) has a stronger negative impact on their achievement than contact with the police, poverty, family type, social class, housing tenure and child's personality [2].

«The impact of financial incentives on student achievement is statistically 0 in each city.»

In this time of big transitions, parents» attitudes about achievement, the examples they set by the way they treat other people, and their parenting style can have a significant impact on their development.

In 2013, Mathematica conducted the first rigorous study of the impact of EL middle schools on academic achievement outcomes.

«The quality of the homework assignment and whether or not students find it meaningful can have a significant impact on student achievement, homework completion, motivation and physical health, Pope said in a recent interview.

Researchers caution colleges not to put too much emphasis on AP when considering applicants, since research is inconclusive on whether AP experience alone impacts student achievement in college.

More impact from Geoffrey Canada's recent speech in Minneapolis: The Twin Cities Daily Planet reports that on Saturday, a coalition of local groups announced the launch of the Northside Achievement Zone, inspired by the success of the Harlem Children's Zone.

But new research that suggests breastfeeding can significantly improve academic achievement later in life is offering food for thought on the impact of neonatal nutrition.

The statement added that the lack of free sanitary towels for schoolgirls «can impact negatively on the Free SHS programme,» explaining that: «As poor menstrual hygiene management can result in absenteeism, poor performance, hamper gender parity in education and the overall achievement of the Free Senior High School programme.»

There was spontaneous applause at her example of the abolition of Section 28 as a big achievement in politics regarding this subject, as it was «so damaging for teenagers» as well as «the impact it had on teachers and fears they felt — not being able to come out or answer pupils» questions.»

Among the important factors that could cause Rio Tinto's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, among others, levels of actual production during any period, levels of demand and market prices, the ability to produce and transport products profitably, the impact of foreign currency exchange rates on market prices and operating costs, operational problems, political uncertainty and economic conditions in relevant areas of the world, the actions of competitors, activities by governmental authorities such as changes in taxation or regulation and such other risk factors identified in Rio Tinto's most recent Annual Report on Form 20 - F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the «SEC») or Form 6 - Ks furnished to the SEC.

Similarly, we know A4e said it was terminating its provision of the contract because it was going to make a loss, but it provided no further information about the «extremely challenging» issues in delivering the Offender Learning and Skills Service (OLASS) or the «number of constraints» which had «a heavy impact on learner attendance, completion and achievements».

The UFT is currently interviewing candidates to run an independent assessment of the impact of the Community Learning Schools Initiative on student achievement and school climate in the participating schools.

We are currently following these same students in the hopes of exploring the long - term impact of parents and children interacting around math on children's math attitudes and achievement.»

But those results were widely criticized by educators and software makers for lumping together the outcomes from many different products and for testing their impact on student achievement in the 1st year the teacher had used the material.

An Iowa corn field today, whatever critics say of its environmental impacts, is an extraordinary technological achievement and produces more food on an acre than almost any acre known in history — certainly any nonirrigated acre.

«One hopes,» Repcheck writes, «that he had at least a glimmer of the ultimate impact of his achievement as he lay on his bed after his stroke in the winter of 1543, waiting to meet his God, whose beautiful creation he had seen more clearly than any human before him.»

«Additional research is needed to examine impacts on academic achievement across different demographics and for longer periods and on outcomes in other domains, such as energy balance.

Stephanie Anzman - Frasca, Ph.D., of ChildObesity180, Tufts University, Boston, and co-authors used data from 446 public elementary schools in a large, urban school district in the United States to look at the impact of BIC on participation in the School Breakfast Program (SBP), school attendance and academic achievement.

The 60 charter schools operating in New York City have provided a unique opportunity for the New York City Charter Schools Evaluation Project, of which we are a part, to conduct a randomized field trial of the impact of charter schools on student achievement.

Benefits to School Life Looking at the lasting impact of LOtC experiences in terms of academic performance, Learning Away's recent research found that school trips resulted in higher academic achievement, with 61 per cent of students achieving higher than their predicted grade following a school trip based on the subject area.

A study published in Ed Next in 2010 found that weather - related school cancellations have a measurable impact on student achievement.

In their analysis, they found that Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound (ELOB) had highly promising and significant evidence of effectiveness (six studies across multiple states) to support the positive impact the program has on student achievement.

Nathan Atkinson, Head Teacher, Richmond Hill Primary School in Leeds, presented a case study describing his local work on the impact of hunger, academic achievement and food waste issues.

Rather, we found that the particular charter schools in the Boston area (especially those that were part of the lottery study) seem to be having large impacts on student achievement.

In her research regarding student motivation, she has studied the origins of mindsets, their role in motivation and self - regulation, and their impact on achievement and interpersonal processeIn her research regarding student motivation, she has studied the origins of mindsets, their role in motivation and self - regulation, and their impact on achievement and interpersonal processein motivation and self - regulation, and their impact on achievement and interpersonal processes.

The Impact of Student Composition on Academic Achievement in High School», Teachers College Record, 107 (9).

In an article in The Conversation, Dr Rice highlighted research by Rumberger and Palardy, (2005) that found individual student background and diversity of students had an impact on achievemenIn an article in The Conversation, Dr Rice highlighted research by Rumberger and Palardy, (2005) that found individual student background and diversity of students had an impact on achievemenin The Conversation, Dr Rice highlighted research by Rumberger and Palardy, (2005) that found individual student background and diversity of students had an impact on achievement.

Did the group bonus program operating in this policy environment have an impact on student achievement?

The irony is that pupil well - being drives academic achievement and — in turn — has a reciprocally positive impact on teacher well - being.

While the positive impact of the arts on academic achievement is worthwhile in itself, it's also the tip of the iceberg when looking at the whole child.

We also drew on an additional year of data, from the 2012 13 school year, in assessing IMPACT's effects on student achievement in tested grades and subjects.

There is precious little research demonstrating the value of school counselors on student achievement ~ with good reason it is difficult to demonstrate the impact of counselors on standardized test scores ~ which have come to define achievement in recent years.

In his 2014 academic paper — The achievement effects of tardy classmates: Evidence in urban elementary schools — Michael Gottfried explores the impact of tardy students» behaviour on their peerIn his 2014 academic paper — The achievement effects of tardy classmates: Evidence in urban elementary schools — Michael Gottfried explores the impact of tardy students» behaviour on their peerin urban elementary schools — Michael Gottfried explores the impact of tardy students» behaviour on their peers.

We aimed to engage and motivate all learners, particularly boys, and to have an impact on standards of achievement, particularly in writing.

To determine the effect of teacher turnover on student achievement under IMPACT, we examine the year - to - year changes in school - grade combinations with and without teacher turnover.

This issue's research section offers a first - of - its - kind study examining the impact of instructor quality on student achievement in the higher education sector — finding that students taught by above - average instructors receive higher grades and test scores, are more likely to succeed in subsequent courses, and earn more college credits.

Importantly, the schools attended by students in our sample include both open - enrollment public schools operated by the local school district and five over-subscribed charter schools that have been shown to have large, positive impacts on student achievement as measured by state math and English language arts tests.

In «A New Wave of Evidence: The Impact of School, Family, and Community Connections on Student Achievement,» published in 2002 by the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory, Anne T. Henderson and Karen Mapp reviewed years of research on parent involvement, and their conclusions are unequivocal: When parents are involved in school, students of all backgrounds and income levels do betteIn «A New Wave of Evidence: The Impact of School, Family, and Community Connections on Student Achievement,» published in 2002 by the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory, Anne T. Henderson and Karen Mapp reviewed years of research on parent involvement, and their conclusions are unequivocal: When parents are involved in school, students of all backgrounds and income levels do bettein 2002 by the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory, Anne T. Henderson and Karen Mapp reviewed years of research on parent involvement, and their conclusions are unequivocal: When parents are involved in school, students of all backgrounds and income levels do bettein school, students of all backgrounds and income levels do better.

Although ERI had a substantial impact on the experience level of teachers in Illinois schools with many teachers eligible for early retirement, those changes do not appear to have had a negative impact on student achievement.

Another study, by Eric Hanushek and Margaret Raymond, both also at Stanford, evaluated the impact of school - accountability policies on state - level NAEP math and reading achievement measured by the difference between the performance of a state's 8th graders and that of 4th graders in the same state four years earlier.

In effect, he devotes this book to affirming James Coleman's 1966 finding that school differences have far less impact on achievement differences than do family characteristics, the mightiest of which, Rothstein says, is socioeconomic status.

Arizona «Ground Zero» for Koch Attack on Public Education (The Center for Media and Democracy) Mention of HGSE Professor Marty West's research into voucher programs in Louisiana and their impact on student achievement.

In a study published in Education Next earlier this month, Doug Harris looks at the impact of school reforms on student achievement across the school district in New OrleanIn a study published in Education Next earlier this month, Doug Harris looks at the impact of school reforms on student achievement across the school district in New Orleanin Education Next earlier this month, Doug Harris looks at the impact of school reforms on student achievement across the school district in New Orleanin New Orleans.

Educators and the education policy community will be familiar with his work on topics including homework, extra-curricular activities, remediation in higher education, and the impact of part - time jobs on academic achievement.

A study that appeared in the Winter 2010 issue of Ed Next looked at the impact of lost instructional days on student achievement.

A new study by Dan Goldhaber and Roddy Theobald from the University of Washington looks at the characteristics of teachers who were targeted for layoffs in Washington state, and at the impact of LIFO provisions on student achievement.