Sentences with phrase «studying for entrance»

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Erzen writes that «studies such as those of Simon LeVay and Dean Hamer, which argue that a gay brain or gay genes exist, are revered as the basis for a minority identity and entrance into U.S. civil rights discourse.»

For the study, the researchers created a highly visible road sign that matched existing road signs, and placed them close to the entrances of the experimental neighborhoods.

So I sat another national entrance exam, this time for postgraduate studies, and then moved to the Beijing Institute of Science and Technology.

The study, «She chose us to be your parents — exploring the content and process of adoption entrance narratives told in families formed through open adoption,» was accepted for publication in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, and was funded by the University of Missouri Richard Wallace Alumni Grant.

But if Kinshasa has become less charmingly urban, Makuwa remains entranced by the nanoscale world of viruses, scanning the scientific literature each morning for relevant studies and new data.

Entrance to the school was by examination, so I wrote away for old examinations and through self study I was able to pass the examinations, to gain entry to this special high school, and to receive an excellent high school education.

Pray for me as I start studying to take the LSAT (law school entrance exam) in the fall.

I am applying to Oxford to study biochemistry for 2017 entrance.

While young and old get along just dandy when director Muylaert describes the tenderness that Val has for Fabinho, this is nothing like that affection between Val and her daughter Jessica (Camila Márdila), who have barely seen each other for a decade but who are tentatively united when the bright, progressive young woman, studying for a college entrance exam, moves into the spacious home of the well - to - couple in São Paulo.

For their study, researchers from Vanderbilt University, Appalachian State University, and the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire analyzed two decades of data on two groups: 13 - year - olds who had scored high on the SAT college - entrance exam and graduate students enrolled in top - ranked math,...

Have one main entrance to the school, which should be visible from the reception area and be the only way for individuals to access the establishment during hours of study.

A topic booklet for pupils to work through when studying the unit of work Jesus» life death and resurrection from the New Testament for Common Entrance.

CAMBRIDGE, MA — A new study of the Chicago Public Schools» (CPS) double - dose algebra policy for struggling 9th grade students — the first such study to examine long - term impacts of this intervention — has found substantial improved outcomes for intensive math instruction on college entrance exam scores, high school graduation rates, and college enrollment rates.

Add to this nebulous college entrance environment the challenge presented by the proliferation of four - year high schools, whose numbers skyrocketed from 2,526 in 1890 to 10,213 in 1910, and it is easy to see why the trustees of the Carnegie Foundation felt the need to define college: «An institution to be ranked a college must have at least six (6) professors giving their entire time to college and university work, a course of four full years in liberal arts and sciences, and should require for admission not less than the usual four years of academic or high school preparation, or its equivalent, in addition to the preacademic or grammar school studies.»

According to a study by Education Datalab, the Kent Test, the entrance exam in Kent, was a «loaded dice» against pupils on free school meals because they were not coached for the test, unlike their wealthier peers.

Decades of studies, reports, and blue - ribbon commissions have criticized ed schools for low entrance requirements, mediocre standards, an emphasis on theory over practice, and outdated curricula.

American high school students are no better prepared for college than they were 10 years ago, according to a new study by ACT, one of the two big organizations that offer college entrance tests.

A new study by REL Northwest has found that high school GPA was better than college entrance exam scores at predicting college course grades for recent Alaska high school graduates from both urban and rural areas.

I vividly recall the two educational books I was required to study for the first part of Finland's initial classroom teacher education entrance exam.

Colleges recommend a minimum of two years of high school study of the same language for entrance, three to four years for more selective colleges or for placement into upper levels and study abroad opportunities.

The middle level will house an expanded circulation area for interlibrary loan and bibliographic instruction, conventional and compact stacks, small - group study rooms, printer - copier devices and an open social space at the entrance.

Studies have shown that many students are happier with older students who share their interest than they are with children the same age.3 Therefore, acceleration placement options such as early entrance to Kindergarten, grade skipping, or early exit should be considered for these students.

After students submit the activity, the data can be downloaded as an Excel ® workbook and used to differentiate instruction, design an Entrance Ticket for the next day, form study groups, or adjust material for the following day's lesson.

Although the study focused on Michigan schools, nearly half of states currently cover the fee, which ranges from about $ 35 to $ 50, for all students to take standardized college entrance exams.

Students who pass these examinations at the end of their sophomore year may also choose to remain in high school and take a program of study designed to prepare them for entrance into a selective college.

American high school students are no better prepared for college than they were 10 years ago, according to a new study by ACT, one of the two big organizations that offer college entrance test...

The report examines coursework requirements in math, English, science, social studies, foreign languages, art, physical education, and electives for both graduation from a public high school and entrance to a public university in every state, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.

Though lesson study is pervasive in elementary and middle school, it is less so in high school, where the emphasis is on cramming for college entrance exams.

The revised version of the SAT college entrance exam won't be offered until March, but students can start preparing for it with a new, free online study program affiliated with the test.

Most successfully admitted students have studied for months or even years and many have worked with tutors or have taken at least one exam preparation course to gain a competitive edge to secure entrance (Taylor 15).

A couple of interesting studies have found that people who search for the «best» spot, i.e., the closest to the entrance of the building, often end up spending more time searching for a spot than it would have cost them to simply grab the first one they saw and walk; or sometimes, what people thought was the best spot was actually further away than a spot a few rows away from the entrance (but closer to the beginning of the row).

Debuting in the magazine February 6 is Bokutachi wa Benkyo ga Dekinai (We're Not Good at Studying) by Taishi Tsutsui (Idoroll), a love comedy about girls preparing for college entrance exams.

The unit offers a separate entrance, entrance hall, bedroom with walk - in bathroom fitted with a bath and shower, study with unlimited Internet access, kitchen and telephone for local calls, living area with a TV that has selected DStv channels and indoor braai facilities.

PADI dive course prices normally include PADI instructor, study manual (except Phi Phi courses and Krabi Divemaster course), use of all scuba equipment (except Divemaster) and training materials, log books for entry - level certifications, certification costs, pool training and entrance fees to parks etc..

2009 - Lieutenant Governor's Arts Award Winner, Saskatchewan2009 - Established Artist Individual Assistance Grant, Saskatchewan Arts Board2009 - Artists» Showcase Award, Center for Fine Art Photography, USA2008 - New Media Initiatives Grant for Babylon + on + on, Saskatchewan Arts Board2008 - Western Magazine Awards - Best Photographic Series finalist2007 - Individual Assistance Project Grant, Saskatchewan Arts Board, Regina2006 - Individual Assistance Travel Grant: Media, Saskatchewan Arts Board, Regina2006 - Governor General's Gold Medal Nomination, University of Regina2005 - Graduate Scholarship, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina2005 - Scholarly Award, Department of Computer Science, University of Regina2004 - Teaching Assistantship, Department of Visual Arts, University of Regina2004 - Teaching Assistantship, Department of Music, University of Regina2004 - Asia Pacific Studies Award, Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina2003 - Entrance Scholarship, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina

Exhibition Checklist Main Gallery (Clockwise from entrance) Robert Arneson Splatt, 1983 bronze with unique ceramic base 71 x 21 x 21 inches RAs 130.01 Robert Arneson Elvis II, 1978 conte, pastel on paper 41 5/8 x 29 7/8» RAd 04 Joan Brown Self - Portrait at Age 42, 1980 enamel on canvas 71 3/4» x 60» JBRp 19 Steven Campbell Men Insulting Nature and the Notion of Travel, 1986 oil on canvas 83 x 99 inches SCamp 01 Carol Cole Tar Baby, 2004 mixed media 7 x 13 inches CCs 1 Peter Saul Come and Get Me, 1968 oil on canvas 63 1/2 x42 inches PSp 118 Richard Shaw Figure on a Palette, 1980 glazed porcelain 39 x 13 x 18 inches RSs 68 Andrew Lenaghan Big Sarah, 2005 acrylic on canvas 77 1/2 x 58 inches AnLp 395 Yoan Capote Madness II, 2004 steel 70 1/2 x 40 x 23 inches YCs 19 Collier Schorr Esther's Fine Dream (Ashes to Ashes, We All Fall Down), 1991 cast paper, acrylic, pencil, and collage L 18 x W 12 x D 10 inches CoSs 1 James Barsness Untitled (Red nude on street), 2004 acrylic, ballpoint pen 12 x 9 inches JBARd 60 James Barsness Untitled (with jack o'lantern), 2004 acrylic, ballpoint pen, inkjet archival print on paper 11 7/8 x 8 5/8 inches JBARd 61 Anthony Kulig Look - Out, 2005 plaster, acrylic Two figures 17 x 4 1/2 x 3 inches each AKuls 8 Don Colley Weave 2003 7 x 6 1/2 inches scratchboard, artist's frame DCp 10 Don Colley Reel, 2003 scratchboard, hand - made hardwood frame 6 x 6 inches DCp 09 Side Gallery Diane Edison Self - Portrait Interior (striped robe), 1992 color pencil / black paper 30 x 22 inches DEd 8 Adolph Gottlieb The Watchers, c. 1941 oil on canvas 30 x 24 inches AGotp01 Lesley Dill Of, 2005 unique bronze with oil paint 67 x 58 x 28 inches LDs 207 Alfred Leslie Bread and Coffee, 1983 oil on canvas 84 x 60 inches ALp 02 Stanton Macdonald - Wright Study for American Synchromy # 1, 1919 charcoal on paper (2 - sided drawing) 25 x 18 1/2 inches SMWd 3 Stanton Macdonald - Wright Study for American Synchromy # 2, 1919 charcoal on paper (2 - sided drawing) 25 x 18 1/2 inches SMWd 4 James Valerio David, 2004 pencil on paper 30 1/2 x 25 inches JVd 52

Trova's life - size bronze, Study / Falling Man (Wheelman), once greeted visitors at the Guggenheim's 5th Avenue entrance, and for more than twenty years he was represented by the estimable Pace Gallery, which inaugurated its first New York space with an exhibition of his work.

Cameras Not Allowed in Alabama Wildlife Refuge If that weren't bad enough, the Institute for Southern Studies reports that when John Wathen of the Waterkeeper Alliance went to the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge we spoke with state troopers guarding the entrance:

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Consequently, we had a simple goal for the three studies featured in the PNAS article: finding out whether these growth mindset and belonging interventions could be replicated successfully in other settings, and when delivered as preparation, prior to students» entrance in college.