Sentences with phrase «over assessment»

We experience a rare moment of generosity for the British chancellor over his assessment of proposed Labour spending.

These changes come after a controversial year over assessment.

Students also can be given greater control over assessment processes; for example, by choosing where and when they wish to be assessed.

It is the cult of the leader over the assessment of policies.

Perhaps one of the most tension inducing aspects of this transition is the worry over assessments.

And scientists disagree over assessments of areas of ambiguity and ignorance.

In spite of public protest over these assessments, they are most likely here to stay.

In light of its concerns over the assessments, the NAHT has also set up its own independent review, which will consider the current assessment procedures, statutory testing, the role of teacher assessment, transition between phases, accountability requirements and overall coherence.

Then you will have to spend about an hour on the phone with a GIIRS representative to go over your assessment.

... and speaking of taxes, the dust - up over the assessment of Lily Pond — the tony home that belongs to Cuomo's girlfriend, Sandra Lee, where the couple lives in Westchester County — has become a campaign issue for Astorino.

Certainly our policymakers are not willing to concede the point, not at the federal, state, or local levels, where arguments continue to rage over assessments, charter schools, vouchers, class - size reduction, and many other strategies for school reform.

He was a powerful contributor to Massachusetts» preeminent education achievements and a highly respected leader among chief state school officers nationally,» said Professor Paul Reville, former Massachusetts Secretary of Education, noting Chester's impressive ability to find constructive middle ground on tough issues in the Commonwealth, such as the controversy over assessment tests PARRC and MCAS.

The Year of Assessment, devised by the NUT and the Curriculum Foundation, aims to help teachers develop their expertise and to reclaim professional control over assessment through assessment without levels.

Early career teachers» anxiety over assessment and student results contributes to their attrition because they lack confidence in monitoring and reporting on student progress (Ewing & Manuel, 2005).

Deb Sigman, CDE's deputy superintendent over assessment and accountability, said the state is not out of compliance and her office continues to be engaged with federal regulators on the issue.

The Nation's Report Card for 2007 states the average reading score for eighth - graders was up 1 point since 2005 and 3 points since 1992; however, the trend of increasing scores was not consistent over all assessment years.

The bullying by school officials got so bad that Sen. Sylvia Allen stepped in with a statement, calling for schools to respect parents over their assessment concerns, and to stop bullying their children!

It is not news that people are polarized over their assessment of the risks posed by climate change.

There have been tussles over these assessments from the start.

Sullivan said today in court he's spent a «great deal» of time reviewing the fee petition and has struggled over assessment of the prevailing market rate for complex civil litigation.

John Ford, of John Ford Solicitors, a small north London legal aid practice focusing on public law disputes, is appealing to solicitors for help with a fighting fund to take on the Legal Aid Agency over its assessment of legal aid and payment of costs.The money will be used to fund a legal challenge against a decision that could mean the end of funding for any appeal solely concerned with costs.For more information, contact John Ford's office.

The Common Core controversy is masking a more serious issue — the over assessment of our children.

«The state is responsible for a lot of over assessment, but they're not responsible for all of it.

Whilst this skill wasn't critical to the role in question, the lie or «over assessment» of their fluency made me suspicious of their entire application.

Ignoring the possibilities of over assessment could be costly.