Sentences with phrase «increasing number of students»

This paper examines the effects of policies that increase the number of students who take the first course in algebra in 8th grade, rather than waiting until 9th grade.

The goal of the campaign was to dramatically increase the number of students in school.

[28] These changes could increase the number of students with disabilities who can contribute to value - added, thus improving the reliability of value - added for this group.

As for participation and achievement, the addition of one sport increases the number of students at or above academic proficiency by 0.2 of a percentage point.

It also caters for increasing numbers of students and changes in curricula which require flexible structures that can be enlarged.

To dramatically increase the number of students and teachers engaging in project - based learning and performance assessment we need to highlight examples that are attainable.

The school will increase the number of students participating in high school digital learning programs.

The district was growing by 800 to 1,000 students a year, with increasing numbers of students living in poverty, homeless, or struggling with behavioral issues.

Known as «breakfast after the bell,» this approach significantly increases the number of students starting their day with the nutrition they need to concentrate and learn.

He also wanted to increase the numbers of students entering STEM fields.

The government has launched a new fund to help schools and colleges increase the number of students studying maths after GCSE.

We must also increase the number of students of color coming out of high schools with an interest in science careers.

Our ultimate goal is to increase the number of students well - prepared for high school and post secondary success.

Since a continually increasing number of students are turning to online education, there are numerous courses available on the internet.

This is a matter for concern, since we know increasing numbers of students have learning or behavioural needs.

And very few pay or career path programs increase the number of students who have excellent teachers formally responsible for their learning.

The yearly cycle presented in this publication is designed to increase the number of students recruited and keep them in the program.

Each game we made increased the number of students working on it.

Evidence suggests that requiring uniforms may increase the number of students who earn their diploma.

The government wants to increase the number of students in higher education by 60,000, the universities and skills secretary said today.

Within just a few years, the addition of a Grab - and - Go offering to the breakfast program has increased the number of students participating by 27 percent.

The guide fits in nicely with our overall strategic vision of increasing the number of students who graduate high school with a postsecondary plan.

For example, with support from MSAP, inter-district magnet programs in Hartford, Connecticut have successfully increased the number of students attending integrated schools from 11 percent to nearly 50 percent.

We are seeing increasing number of students coming from other West African countries to come and study here in Ghana because our education system is much better and is performing well than the system in their country,» he said.

SACNAS is a stunning example of an organization that has succeeded in bringing together the many constituents of the scientific enterprise with the goal of increasing the number of students pursuing degrees in the sciences.

The Odgen Trust was set up in 1999, with a resolute focus on increasing the number of student taking physics at GCSE, A-Level and university and so they actively work to encourage children to become more engaged in physics.

«People are kind of taking a fresh look at Bradley Tech, which seems to be perfectly positioned to maybe increase the number of students getting into these trades and learning about the possibilities of career pathways,» Nolan says.

A newly released report from the international awarding organisation reveals that increasing numbers of students now expect access to on - demand learning, enabling them to learn at a time and place suited to them.

Increasing numbers of students do not register for the licensing process because once you start any one part, you only have 3 years to finish it all, articling and bar ads.

«For years, the lack of autonomy over governance and service delivery, combined with funding constraints, have limited charter schools» ability to serve increased numbers of students with special needs.

Researchers and educators collaborated to create a substantial set of research - based instructional practices, performance management strategies, and student supports that middle schools should implement to increase the number of students prepared for success in high school and beyond.

Accountability pressure also has the unintended effect, however, of increasing the number of student misbehaviors such as suspensions, fights, and offenses reportable to law enforcement.

Recognising the current statistics and dealing with increasing numbers of students experiencing significant stress and mental health problems made finding a well - researched and technologically friendly program essential.

Susannah Chambers, Education Strategist at PrimarySite, explains why a cross-curricular, real - world approach to STEM subjects from an early age is key to breaking down misconceptions about the subjects, and to increasing the number of students going on to pursue STEM focussed careers.

The Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC) program, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), aims to significantly increase the number of students who are U.S. citizens and permanent residents receiving post secondary degrees in the computing disciplines.

Supporting families in applying for 3SquaresVT benefits can increase the number of students directly certified to receive free school meals, as well as support student food security at home.

By increasing the number of students eligible to enroll in school meal programs and improving the quality of food served, this legislation simultaneously tackles both hunger and the obesity levels currently affecting too many communities across this nation.»

Last month, The New York Times reported something that Latin teachers everywhere already know: This supposedly «dead language» is attracting increasing numbers of students who recognize the good things it does to their minds.

Each state should consider the demographic composition of its own districts in making its policy choices, not only about minimum n - size, but also about how districts can combine data to increase the number of students included.

The minister will recommend to the Scottish Funding Council that universities should increase the number of student teachers in 2012/13, ready to join the teaching workforce as probationer teachers in 2013.

In recent months we've focused on increasing the number of students with access to a college degree through Governor Haslam's Drive to 55 initiative.

Unsurprising to anyone in the field, «increasing the number of students scoring at «goal» in their ability to use text evidence to support their thinking» was not prioritized on the list.

The Obama administration offered waivers from the law's requirement that states steadily increase the number of students graded proficient on standardized exams to 37 states that agreed to other accountability measures, including new evaluations for teachers and principals.

When staff at St Josephs» were concerned about increasing numbers of students showing signs of anxiety, they wanted a broad approach to building resilience in students, and assisting parents to understand their children.

6to16 seeks to vastly increase the number of students who are successful in high school, college, and beyond using a research - based, student centered 6 - 12th grade college readiness curriculum.