The bursaries are intended to assist students
of high academic ability but limited financial means to complete their legal studies, to qualify as solicitors or barristers and to realise their full potential.
Making the transition from high school to college may be stressful — but it can be downright depressing for students who graduate from a school with peers
of high academic ability and wind up at a college with students of lesser ability, according to a new study.
They are almost uniformly young, headed for ordained service, seeking positions in congregations, and
of high academic ability.
Not exact matches
A 2005 Sociology
of Education study called «The Frog Pond Revisited:
High School
Academic Context, Class Rank and Elite College Admission,» suggests that when you control for scholastic ability, attending a school surrounded by fellow academic superstars actually has a negative effect on your admissions chances at an elite
Academic Context, Class Rank and Elite College Admission,» suggests that when you control for scholastic
ability, attending a school surrounded by fellow
academic superstars actually has a negative effect on your admissions chances at an elite
academic superstars actually has a negative effect on your admissions chances at an elite college.
It is important to note that because ADHD has the
ability to affect your child's
academic performance and personal relationships, your child faces a
higher risk
of developing psychological issues like anxiety, depression, aggression, or anger.
Memorisation is being mistaken for learning and
high academic records as a yardstick for measuring the
ability of students» creativity.
«There are a lot
of companies that are trying to have closer ties with
academic labs and many very good,
high - quality
academic centers now have the same equipment and research
abilities.
Second, the fact that children
of high ability but from disadvantaged social backgrounds are unable to fully realise their
academic potential indicates a substantial wastage
of human resources, the study concludes.
In addition, some previous research has shown that when moving to a more rigorous
academic environment, students» self - evaluations
of their intelligence tends to suffer — even if they have
high academic ability.
«Making a leap from
high -
ability high school to college
of lesser
academic status can be a real downer: Students who are «undermatched» as they shift into
higher education show a 27 - percent hike in symptoms
of depression.»
Cappella and her colleagues found that attending a middle or junior
high school negatively impacted certain measures
of beliefs about students»
academic abilities.
Closer examination
of the studies
of such schools clearly show that the apparent
academic advances are due to the presence
of such factors as smaller class size, more resources, greater parental interest, and
higher student
ability and motivation — not to the absence
of the opposite sex.
Beyond the fact that large numbers
of high - school teachers are teaching subjects in which they have neither a major nor a minor, even teachers who do have strong
academic credentials are often clueless about how to teach their subjects to students from diverse backgrounds and
abilities.
To investigate the claim that course requirements and basic - skills tests may dampen the efforts
of high -
ability students, I analyzed whether
higher graduation standards did indeed encourage students to take more courses in the core
academic areas.
Regularly in our country, access to
high - quality schools has been defined by place
of residence,
ability to afford tuition, disability status, and previous
academic achievement.
In addition, ED shall annually award competitive grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to eligible entities for the purposes
of enriching students»
academic experience by promoting: (1) arts education for disadvantaged and disabled students, (2) school readiness through the development and dissemination
of accessible instructional programing for preschool and elementary school children and their families, and (3) support for
high -
ability learners and
high -
ability learning through the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program.
Poring over school records, he noted a pattern
of significantly
higher scores on tests
of academic achievement and cognitive
ability, including IQ tests, up to four years after the program's end.
We will offer a wide range
of academic and
high - quality vocational courses that are matched to the
abilities, motivation and interests
of individual pupils and will accelerate their progress.
«Children from
high - income backgrounds who show signs
of low
academic ability at age five, are 35 % more likely to become
high earners than their poorer peers who show early signs
of high ability,» Ms Greening told a Social Mobility Commission event.
While there is not a clear causal effect between a teacher's own
academic record and his or her
ability to achieve the kinds
of learning gains that help students excel, most studies do find a correlation between
higher GPA and teacher effectiveness.43 Taken in aggregate with other factors, such as experience and rank
of undergraduate school, some studies have found larger positive impacts, especially for math achievement.44 For this reason, a
high GPA should not be the only factor that determines entry into the profession.
We recommend that states adopt this particular definition for two critical reasons: first, it has a proven
ability to identify students who are at very
high risk
of academic failure due to absences; and, second, using it will allow for comparisons across states and districts nationwide, even if the lengths
of their school years differ.
The lack
of diversity in the teaching profession, combined with these differing interpretations
of student
ability and behavior, may partially explain why students
of color are suspended or expelled from all levels
of school at disproportionate rates.23 Such harsh discipline practices place them at
higher risk
of subsequent
academic disengagement and increase the probability that they will later drop out.24 While these mindsets may be unintentional, their prevalence greatly affects students» performance and behavior.
Gifted programs — Programs that provide advanced educational opportunities including accelerated promotion through grades and classes and an enriched curriculum for students who are endowed with a
high degree
of academic ability.
When the researchers followed up with the students in first grade, those from the Tools
of the Mind kindergarten class showed
higher academic ability.
The best teachers practice what we call the pedagogy
of confidence, a pedagogy that is rooted in their passionate belief in their students» potential for
high academic achievement and in their own
ability to support all students (Jackson, 2001).
Small group instruction can occur in groups
of students with similar
academic needs or in cooperative groups
of students with diverse
abilities, putting
higher achieving students in the role
of a peer mentor.
Here is a list
of magnet programs that are gifted or
high -
ability with
academic admission requirements; you can also see these by searching the spreadsheets for «HG, G / HG, G / HA, GHA, G / HG / HA, H / G»)
In cooperative learning groups the person with the strongest personality and
highest academic ability usually takes control
of the group immediately.
Our data - driven approach allows us to adjust curriculum by school and classroom, prepare and coach teachers, provide daily enrichment activities to aid students in need
of academic support, and grant
high - performers the
ability to continue growing toward their full God - given potential.
Reading
ability and
academic acculturation: The case
of South African students entering
higher education
At the other end
of the continuum, 27.3 %
of LLMT participants received the
highest score
of 9, demonstrating the
ability to identify evidence
of effectiveness directly linked to students» specific mathematical content understandings and difficulties or to student engagement in math practices or to the use
of specific mathematics
academic language.
Or are they a logical reaction by a
high - performing district to an excess
of mandates that inhibit its
ability to pursue
academic rigor on its own terms, as the district insists?
With hundreds
of core and elective classes from which to choose, including three to four versions
of core subjects *, students enjoy a rigorous, yet flexible learning experience, tailored to their goals,
abilities and post
high school
academic plan.
Dr. Jenelle Miller, Director
of Accelerated
Academics, Inc. and Gifted Consultant, is a leader, consultant, and advocate in the field
of gifted and talented education with an innovative approach to serving the challenges
of high -
ability learners who have unique gifts and talents.
Overall, the research found that the
academic abilities of those entering teaching declined in 1986 to 1999, but turned around rapidly after that: Teachers hired in 2010 have SAT scores 27 percent
of a standard deviation
higher than they did in 1999.
Higher attrition rates have been noted in Whites and females in the fields of science and mathematics, and in those who have higher measured academic ab
Higher attrition rates have been noted in Whites and females in the fields
of science and mathematics, and in those who have
higher measured academic ab
higher measured
academic ability.
Induction programs have also been found to accelerate teachers»
ability to drive student learning gains: In one study, new teachers who participated in
high - quality mentoring and induction programs were able to lead their students to
academic gains equivalent to those
of fourth - year teachers who did not receive such support as beginning teachers.63 Similarly, a study
of the California Formative Assessment and Support System for Teachers, a statewide induction program, found that the induction program had a positive effect on both instructional practice and student learning, with students attaining a half - year's additional growth when they were taught by teachers who were highly engaged in the program.64
Any true definition
of college, career, and citizenship readiness is not confined merely to proficiency in reading and math, but must also include all core
academic subjects and the comprehensive knowledge and
abilities required
of students after
high school graduation.
Demonstrated mastery in area
of study and
ability to teach within and across
academic disciplines... We have designed a
high school that responds to the pressing social, emotional, and learning needs...
A lot
of our customers choose our company, due to its
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You may be awarded one
of these scholarships for outstanding
high school
academic performance, athletic
ability, musical talent, artistic talent, or something else.
The Memory Ware Flats are a poignant and concise example
of Kelley's
ability to blend
high with low, irreverent with
academic, to achieve an artistic synthesis that is both visually engaging and deeply thought provoking.
A representative
of Miss Woodward's college attended as a character witness and highlighted her
academic abilities and
high career aspirations, which may now be unattainable.
• Generally speaking, students who write more (reflected by the number
of writing assignments completed and the number
of pages written during the current
academic year) are more likely to report
higher gains in legal research skills and the
ability to write clearly and effectively.
Associates must have stellar
academic performance, because this firm considers
academic performance, law review experience, writing experience and moot court participation to be important indicators
of a student's
ability to practice
high - quality law.
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Skills
High level
of written and verbal communication skills,
ability to encourage teamwork and solicit ideas
of teachers, excellent analytical and problem - solving skills and advanced knowledge in implementing plans to respond to
academic - related issues.
Grade Point Average (GPA): A way
of quantifying
academic achievement and
ability by taking the average
of a student's performance throughout school (either
high school or university).
One
of the best ways to prove to recruiters that you've got the self - discipline and
academic ability to do this is to achieve a 2.1 or
higher in your degree subject from an institution with a good
academic reputation.
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