Sentences with phrase «increased class performance»

Although the teacher has obtained snacks for his students to increase their productivity in the afternoons which will likely have some impact on their classroom performance, he has not yet secured guided reading materials which are far more likely to «address key constraints of increased class performance.»

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on a pro forma basis, giving effect to (i) the automatic conversion of all of our outstanding shares of convertible preferred stock other than Series FP preferred stock into shares of Class B common stock and the conversion of Series FP preferred stock into shares of Class C common stock in connection with our initial public offering, (ii) stock - based compensation expense of approximately $ 1.1 billion associated with outstanding RSUs subject to a performance condition for which the service - based vesting condition was satisfied as of December 31, 2016 and which we will recognize on the effectiveness of our registration statement in connection with a qualifying initial public offering, as further described in Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus, (iii) the increase in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and an equivalent decrease in additional paid - in capital of $ 187.2 million in connection with the withholding tax obligations, based on $ 16.33 per share, which is the fair value of our common stock as of December 31, 2016, as we intend to issue shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock on a net basis to satisfy the associated withholding tax obligations, (iv) the net issuance of 7.6 million shares of Class A common stock and 5.5 million shares of Class B common stock that will vest and be issued from the settlement of such RSUs, (v) the issuance of the CEO award, as described below, and (vi) the filing and effectiveness of our amended and restated certificate of incorporation which will be in effect on the completion of this offering.

The pro forma consolidated balance sheet data gives effect to (i) the automatic conversion of all of our outstanding shares of convertible preferred stock other than Series FP preferred stock into shares of Class B common stock and the conversion of Series FP preferred stock into shares of Class C common stock in connection with our initial public offering, (ii) stock - based compensation expense of approximately $ 1.1 billion associated with outstanding RSUs subject to a performance condition for which the service - based vesting condition was satisfied as of December 31, 2016 and which we will recognize on the effectiveness of our registration statement in connection with this offering, as further described in Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus, (iii) the increase in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and an equivalent decrease in additional paid - in capital of $ 187.2 million in connection with the withholding tax obligations, based on $ 16.33 per share, which is the fair value of our common stock as of December 31, 2016, as we intend to issue shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock on a net basis to satisfy the associated withholding tax obligations, (iv) the net issuance of 7.6 million shares of Class A common stock and 5.5 million shares of Class B common stock that will vest and be issued from the settlement of such RSUs, (v) the issuance of the CEO award, as described below, and (vi) the filing and effectiveness of our amended and restated certificate of incorporation which will be in effect on the completion of this offering.

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The concerns about his performance as head of the Labour In For Britain campaign came amid increasing evidence that working class voters are switching from Remain to Leave.

«ACME version 2 should make much more use of the GPUs to increase simulation performance, and there are other projects that are spin - off efforts using ACME that are targeting Summit [the OLCF's next leadership - class machine] and future exascale platforms,» Norman said.

«It was already known from previous studies that the method of loci can considerably increase memory performance,» said Martin Dresler, assistant professor of cognitive neuroscience at Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre in the Netherlands and lead author of the study, noting that the loci method is used, without exception, by all world - class memory athletes.

«Studies have shown that being just half a liter dehydrated can increase your cortisol levels,» says Amanda Carlson, RD, director of performance nutrition at Athletes» Performance, a trainer of world - clasperformance nutrition at Athletes» Performance, a trainer of world - clasPerformance, a trainer of world - class athletes.

A priority class for all levels looking to enhance their recovery, prevent injury, improve their performance and ultimately increase their flexibility and mobility by targeting key parts of their body through the use of bands, rollers and other creative tools..

Studies revealed that static stretching, the type we've all been doing since middle school gym class, didn't actually help athletes» performances, nor did it increase the health of their muscles and joints.

And because of targeted teaching and the tech - enabled rigor used in the analysis of results, Neal maintains that his time spent on admin and marking has decreased by almost half, while class performance on assignments have increased by approximately 15 % compared to the previous year when edTech apps were not regularly incorporated in class or for homework.

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Left - wing policy supports neighborhood - based public schools, opposes any methods to measure or differentiate the performance of teachers or schools, and argues instead for alternatives to school reform like increased anti-poverty spending or urging middle - class parents to enroll their children in high - poverty schools.

For instance, Krueger (1999) estimated that small classes in the Tennessee classroom size experiment generated a 5 percentile point increase in performance in early grades.

If we do, we would conclude that, in general, education expenditures have little effect on student performance, that increasing teacher pay yields no effect, that the effects of class - size reduction depend very much on the state in which it is implemented, that monies should be set aside so that teachers who say they need them have more materials.

For fifteen years I have been employing educational technologies in my high school science classes to increase student engagement and improve student performance.

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten blamed the performance slip on increased class time spent on standardized tests.

Student performance has been shown to improve when class sizes are smaller, but budget cuts in Wisconsin have led to increasing class sizes in many school districts.

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.

They say the added flexibility of a charter school, on everything from textbook selection to the length of the school day, generally results in smaller class sizes and increased student performance.

The continual increase in federal investment in public education and corresponding decrease in class size has not produced an increase in student performance.

We study how class size and class composition affect the academic and labor market performance of college students, two crucial policy questions given the secular increase in college enrollment.

Caterpillar Corner believes making tutorial services affordable for low - income, middle - class families, and serving students with learning disabilities will increase educational performance in the classroom and make for a brighter future for all.

Baron notes that the magnitude of the decline in student performance is nearly the same magnitude of the increase in test scores that studies have found come from a reduction in class size of eight students.

Nearly one in five public high school graduates in the class of 2012 passed an Advanced Placement exam, reflecting a steady increase in performance over the past decade, new data released today by the College Board show.

A hallmark of the Broad - style leadership is closing existing schools rather than attempting to improve them, increasing class size, opening charter schools, imposing high - stakes test - based accountability systems on teachers and students, and implementing of pay for performance schemes.

Class 8 fell 10.5 %, but was offset by strong performances from medium - duty groups, including Class 4, up 65.8 % on Isuzu and Ford increases.

Modified for increased torque load of the base - output diesel engine, the Class - Exclusive available six - speed manual transmission also carries a wear - compensating clutch for like - new clutch pedal performance throughout the life of the drivetrain.

Despite the increased performance, fuel consumption and emissions are at a class - leading level of 7.8 l / 100 km and 179 CO2 g / km, further proving the efficiency of Volvo's Drive - E powertrain.

The performance difference between the LMP1 and LMP2 classes will be increased by decreasing LMP1 class» minimum weight 900 kg, the LMP2 class» minimum weight increased to 825 kg, and a reduction in the fuel capacity of LMP2 cars from 90 litres to 80 litres.

The new Endurance ® V8, while maintaining the same 5.6 - liter displacement as its predecessor, offers an increase in horsepower to a best - in - class * 390 (at 5,200 rpm) from the previous 317 horsepower, thanks in part to the addition of several advanced technologies aimed at achieving improved engine performance and greater fuel economy.

A head - up display, wireless charging and Wi - Fi hotspot, leather covered dashboard, Carbon Ceramic Brakes and an M Driver Package (which includes a high performance driving class and raises the top speed to 174 mph from 155 mph) and standard suspension calibration for increased comfort are also available.

Accompanying the increased stiffness of the spaceframe is a best - in - class high comfort chassis with air suspension and state - of - the - art chassis control systems, delivering peerless «effortless» ride and handling and optimal vibration comfort performance.

All G - Class SUVs (G 350, G 500 and AMG G 63) have been upgraded for dramatically improved efficiency and performance, with up to 16 per cent more power with a similar increase in fuel efficiency.

- New muscular, sculptured exterior design is a modern evolution of Mustang heritage - Powerful new interior design features world - class craftsmanship, upgraded materials and new technology - Performance improvements — larger wheels, retuned suspension and increased horsepower — developed from engineering experience on the race track and from special editions including the Mustang Bullitt

As the C - Class continues to evolve and competition among high - performance sedans increases, the all - new Mercedes - AMG C63 in Chicago IL looks to set the pace.

Despite its significant increase in power and dynamic performance, the new 911 Turbo S, at 11.4 litres / 100 kilometres (equal to 24.8 mpg imp), does not consume any more fuel than the Porsche 911 Turbo, making it by far the most efficient sports car in its performance class.

Speaking of driving feel and fun, the 2015 C - Class also gets an increase of power and performance for new models.

, with increased fuel economy (an estimated 4 percent)- Best - in - class performance: 0 - 60 mph in under 7 seconds - New interiors with premium seating, soft - touch materials, redesigned controls, floor console with shifter, and nearly double the storage options - More than 35 new or improved features - Industry - first RamBox cargo management system (crew cab) includes versatile, weatherproof, lockable, illuminated and drainable storage bins built into bed rails (a total of 8.6 cubic feet of space); pickup bed divider / 2 - foot bed extender; and cargo rail system with four sliding, adjustable cleats - RamBox bins hold up to 10 cases of 12 - ounce beverages, or other gear for work or leisure - First - in - segment «store in the floor» storage bins with removable liners, big enough for ten 12 - ounce beverages and ice - First - in - segment heated and ventilated front seats - Heated rear seats also available - Heated steering wheel a first for any Dodge vehicle - First - in - segment coil - spring, multilink rear suspension fitted to a solid rear axle provides ride and handling capabilities unexpected in a pickup truck - First - in - segment live SIRIUS Backseat TV ™ - First - in - segment surround - sound audio system - More than 30 safety features, including standard four - wheel Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Stability Program with Hill Start Assist and Trailer Sway Control - All - new 2009 Dodge Ram to arrive this fall - Light - duty diesel to arrive after 2009; two - mode hybrid powertrain to be offered in 2010 model year

The major difference between the two performance classes is an increase in the maximum charge pressure from 1.0 to 1.3 bar.

This increased performance is achieved without detriment to the V8 engine's class - leading fuel economy and CO2 emissions, or its ability to cover more than 500 miles (805 km) between fill - ups.

A complete exterior makeover, class - leading safety features, increased engine performance, a cutting - edge transmission, and more stylistic interior space all play significant roles in making the 2015 Chrysler 200 the mid-sized sedan that all of the others will be measured against.

All - new Genesis delivers improved strength and performance, increased passenger comfort and a wide range of cutting - edge safety and convenience technologies, striving to set a new standard of premium for its class.

Offering new engine technology to increase performance yet improve economy by up to 25 per cent, and class - leading comfort - focused equipment such as Lane Departure Warning System, the new 5 Series is set to remain the benchmark Executive car.

The increase in output has an immediate effect on the performance of the car, not only is the new B - Class diesel faster in outright acceleration (0 - 100 km / hr takes 9.06 seconds as per our VBOX tests), it also feels more eager right from get - go.

An all - new, direct - injected 3.5 - liter i - VTEC SOHC V - 6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) will deliver improved torque and more spirited performance while realizing a significant increase in fuel efficiency to class - leading levels.

With increased exposures to equities and high yield bonds, this portfolio was able to capture more of the positive performance in these asset classes.

This, coupled with indications that the ECB might increase its QE program in March, could be setting the stage for continued negative yields with positive performance in this «safe» asset class.

The official 2018 MotoGP ™ season, with all riders, official rosters from MotoGP ™, Moto2 ™, Moto3 ™ and Red Bull MotoGP ™ Rookies Cup and all 19 official tracks, including the new Buriram International Circuit in Thailand; Faithful reproduction of riders, tracks and bikes, thanks to the Drone Scanning system, for a 1:1 recreation of all the track details, and the 3D scanning technology, to include real MotoGP ™ riders» faces in game; Exclusive improved features to make the game experience as immersive as ever, such as new cut scenes, the spectator mode and brand new interactive tutorials; Enhanced AI, Bike Physics and Collision System, with the introduction of riding aids to offer a more enjoyable simulation at every level; New scalable damage system and tire management system; A compelling career mode to climb the ladder from Red Bull MotoGP ™ Rookies Cup to MotoGP ™ class, including an innovative bike development setup, to significantly increase the bikes» performance, as well as the MotoGP ™ ID to keep track of such progress.

Established consistent image of company branding.Selected accomplishments: • Increased quarterly store traffic 12 % and sales 10 % consistently since implementation of marketing program • Exceeded company mandated store events by 50 % • Launched first - time store wellness fairs and educational classes (e.g. deleted examples of fairs and educational classes that were launched) • Initiated unprecedented participation in community events (e.g., deleted examples of community event participation) • Increased holiday catering orders 35 % by educating staff in store offerings and recognizing weekly team performance • Achieved successful placement of press releases and store coverage in local newspapers • Managed large marketing program on small marketing budget by effectively soliciting vendor contributions and utilizing community partnerships • Successfully attained employee participation in community & store activities while strengthening store moraleEDUCATIONTRADE SCHOOL NAME HERE1995 - 1998Associate of ArtsMarketing / Product DevelopmentMAJOR UNIVERSITY NAME HERE1992 - 1995Communications Major