Sentences with phrase «term of testing»

I believe, as I did before this exercise, that programs that are making progress in terms of test scores are also helping students long - term.

What if instead of recording student progress in terms of test performance, narrative transcripts followed them to give teachers and community leaders a more comprehensive view of the holistic student?

Admittedly, I haven't done anything scientific in terms of testing the battery life with and without location.

«Success» in implementing standards - based reforms under this model is defined not in terms of test scores in a limited number of subject areas, but broadly, in terms of providing all students a sound basic education on a sustained basis.

In terms of a test of dogmatism, Whitehead agrees with the chorus of criticism waiting for the metaphysical constructs of any latter - day absolutizers.

In terms of the testing done by ESSA, I think it is still necessary to ensure we aren't systemically failing to service swaths of students.

FXS has been one of the neurodevelopmental disorders with the most rapid research progress, particularly in terms of testing new treatments in animal models.

Among other things, the data allow us to match each individual with vocational education to an individual with general education who is observationally comparable in terms of tested skills, family background, age, and years of education.

Pam: And so, for them, the multiple choice test is the «test du jour» because that's what they were accustomed to in terms of test prep and state testing.

For the first time, it was extremely clear that there were many schools that were completely failing (in terms of test success).

It is said that the artist makes work using himself as a human litmus paper; a practice that involves using his own body as not only a means to build and balance, but to reflect the caution and unease of the results.One feels that Woodeson's studio could be a very dangerous place, the kind of environment that reflects true freedom in terms of testing sculptural limitations: like Richard Serra playing with dominoes.

The evidence indicates that preschools or elementary schools that knock it out of the park in terms of test score gains will see those impacts fade over time, as gauged by test scores.

Although if anyone can do it, you stand to, as I note you are # 3 free out of all free titles on Amazon — if that doesn't put your sales in the stratosphere following the promo, I think it's safe to say that nothing would in terms of a test of free.

We are more than 10 years into a massive reform effort revolving around high stakes attached to standardized tests, and there is no significant growth in actual learning — even in terms of the test scores most valued by proponents.

In terms of testing out different ad copy, there are many popular recommendations for what might work (including a few ideas I'll share below).

«In terms of testing... I don't know when exactly that happens,» Ryan continued, adding that he would «leave the EIP up for discussion a little bit longer before we start doing testing on that side.»

My baby quick bread has been through the ringer in terms of testing and what I've decided is that the bananas» ripeness (and how much I mash / whip them) is the variable that I can't account for... and the one that can make or break the texture.

«We did a much more expansive round of analysis and I think our case is very strong in what we did in terms of research and what we did in terms of testing and the information that we got from other experts in the field,» she said.

Priority schools are among the lowest performing in New York in terms of test scores, graduation rates and rates of improvement.

«First, providers who are ordering the tests may be fearful of missing a diagnosis and they are ordering everything but the kitchen sink in terms of tests, «just in case,»» said Dr. Nguyen.

Over the years in practice, Dr. Ruscio has boiled down what works best for his patients in terms of testing and treatment.

In terms of tests, I've now had them all... the comprehensive blood panels + antibodies + other immune markers, temperature tests, stool analysis, saliva tests, allergy tests, etc..

Lauren: To jump into that, in terms of testing, getting to the root of low sex drive is really important.

For example, the Florida program has a positive track record in terms of college enrollment whereas the Louisiana voucher program has a negative track record in terms of test scores.

We have big «achievement gaps» in terms of test scores, graduation rates, college - going, and much else, but that» s primarily because of inequities in our society, not because of the failings of our schools — so goes the thinking.

«So, we'll look at if it improves the students» mindset, engagement, enjoyment — especially towards mathematics — and we're also going to measure it in terms of their test scores to see if there is any change.»

«From the perspective as a public school supporter, it's particularly galling because of what's happening to our teachers and our public schools in terms of testing, and A-F school grades and scrutiny,» said Poston.

A recent study speaks to the unintended consequences of this pressure to perform well on tests; demonstrating that the majority of teachers deemed less effective in terms of test scores were moved out of the tested grades.

A common criticism of using state funds to support private, virtual or charter schools is that they are not held to the same standards as public schools in terms of testing, class sizes, merit pay and other requirements.

To do this, they matched up the charter students with all the students at their former public school who closely matched them in terms of test scores, ethnicity, family income and other factors.

«There are people who are willing to perpetuate myths, intentionally or unintentionally,» said Atkinson, «about Common Core requirements in terms of testing — and they are simply not true.»

Chalfant ordered the district to negotiate the terms of test score use with the teachers» union.

A couple of weeks ago on a late - March Friday, the New York Times» data - focused Upshot section put out a school - related story about how much it costs to buy into different suburbs near New York and other big cities, how much time it takes to commute to work, and how well the schools perform in terms of test scores.

In terms of testing, students are required to take end - of - grade and end - of - class assessments in person at specific locations.

«My hunch is, when all is said and done... it's going to be a wash in terms of test scores.

When you combine all that with the fact that we are able to provide more in terms of testing and surgical procedures than your average small animal veterinary clinic, you can see why we think we can be your primary pet hospital from puppyhood or kittenhood to senior life for most pets.

Regarding the nascent technology argument, I think moving forward — no matter how slowly at first — in terms of testing, R&D and deployment is best.

The matter, which involves large volumes of disclosure, could be a pivotal case in terms of testing the limits of a relatively new section of the Criminal Code which prohibits people from sharing intimate images of a person without their consent.

Over 100 players tested positive but were protected as per the terms of the testing.

BBVA also added that the tests weren't only performed in the terms of testing cross-border payments.