Sentences with phrase «major role of assessment»

Historically, a major role of assessment has been to rank students.

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Scientists conducting the first circum - global assessment of mitochondrial DNA variation in the Southern Hemisphere's humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) have found that whales faithfully returning to calving grounds year after year play a major role in how populations form, according to WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society), the American Museum of Natural History, and a number of other contributing organizations.

There's also surprisingly scant assessment of Foley's life's work, considering the major role journalism played here.

The federal government has also taken a major role in implementation by funding state consortia that are overseeing the development of next - generation assessments aligned to the Common Core standards.

Local needs assessments and planning activities, if structured appropriately, can play a major role in raising the profile of early learning when decisions are made about allocating federal funds in the district.

This exhibition offers a critical assessment of photography's influential role in contemporary art through a selection of recent major acquisitions, comprised primarily of multipart and serial works by 19 artists.

Every layer in the process (including large author teams, extensive review, independent monitoring of review compliance, and plenary approval by governments) plays a major role in keeping I.P.C.C. assessments comprehensive, unbiased, open to the identification of new literature, and policy relevant but not policy prescriptive.

Her role in Scenic Hudson's groundbreaking lawsuit is considered the cornerstone of this country's seminal environmental statute, the National Environmental Policy Act, which requires environmental assessments of major projects.

Another aspect of Bill C - 69 that is concerning to groups such as Ecojustice is there could be a greater role for some regulators in the impact assessment of major offshore energy projects.

It is possible that, as part of an assessment for a marketing role with a major fast - moving consumer goods retailer or other large employer, you will be asked to undertake some form of psychometric testing.

MAJOR STRENGTHS • Well - versed with general classroom procedures and duties of a paraprofessional in an educational setting • Demonstrated ability to maintain classroom record, pupil portfolios and assessment charts in an organized manner • Effective skills in assisting the teacher in arranging extracurricular activities • Proficient in designing various «fun to learn» activities including role plays and puppetry • Profound ability to incorporate acquisition of social and moral values in playtime activities

In addition, the journal examines the role of psychological assessment in advancing major issues in clinical science and practice.

Growing out of a commitment to ensuring high quality education, assessments now play a major role in education policy and classroom practice.