Sentences with phrase «testing of their academic knowledge»

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This combination of academic knowledge, clinical training, and testing are the defining characteristics of IBCLCs, experts in lactation.

The goals were to increase teachers» knowledge of the skills covered by the state's academic standards and tested on the algebra end - of - course exam and to provide support for teachers in the use of new teaching methods.

Whether it's the SAT, APs or end - of - grade testing, teachers race to re-impart all the knowledge covered, parents dump boulder - sized practice books onto the dining room table, and students who were happily coasting along become acutely aware that the academic equivalent of Judgment Day is nigh.

While PISA is a test of everyday knowledge, TIMSS measures performance on the sorts of academic disciplines students are normally taught in school, and which are often required for success in higher education.

Data from 22,000 children involved in this study of the kindergarten class of 1998 — 99 show that, after controlling for family income, children who attended more academically oriented preschools had significantly higher scores in reading, math, and general knowledge when tested in the fall of their kindergarten year than children in preschool settings without academic content.

If we narrow education to the mechanics of math and reading as captured by yearly testing, we short - change the broader knowledge that is the key to academic success later.

«If we narrow education to the mechanics of math and reading as captured by yearly testing,» Greene concludes, «we short - change the broader knowledge that is the key to academic success later.»

Testing for 21st century skills and depth of knowledge, these assessments aim to give administrators and educators a better understanding of individual student need, skill levels, and academic growth.

Thousands of educators have contributed to the design of innovative new test questions that measure students» readiness to master rigorous academic content, think critically and apply knowledge to solve problems, and conduct research to develop and communicate a point of view.

Even though our test scores were rising in all academic areas these tests measure only a narrow band of knowledge, a band far too narrow to prepare students for the real future.

The Measures of Academic Progress, or MAP test, offers certain advantages over the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examination, which is the only test that can be used for school accountability purposes.

Alone, these tests place up to one - third of students into remedial education, despite the fact that these students could actually pass a college - level course with at least a B. Furthermore, they solely measure academic knowledge, not attributes such as ambition, persistence, and willingness to connect and seek help, which are critical to succeeding in college, regardless of academic acumen.

Major changes to the test include incorporating more relevant words such as «empirical» — which the Common Core State standards call «academic vocabulary» — instead of the traditional «SAT words» such as «sagacious;» including an evidence - based reading section; narrowing the focus on math topics to allow for deeper knowledge testing; and eliminating the previous penalty for wrong answers.

Educators must address this problem because time spent reading is related to academic success, vocabulary development, standardized test performances, attitudes towards reading for pleasure, and the development of knowledge abut the world.

Can these codesigned units serve as evidence of academic growth and capture knowledge and skills not demonstrated on a typical test?

So far, I see them seeming to test content that would be common knowledge if one had the benefit of a rigorous education focused on building academic knowledge and skill.

None of the tests assessed what the authors call «knowledge for teaching», which they say involves the deep mastery of an academic subject that goes beyond, but is intimately connected to, the highest K - 12 academic standards.

Anyone seeking initial licensure in Vermont must take the Praxis I Academic Skills Assessment, which tests basic knowledge of reading, writing, and mathematics.

Administer Edmentum Test Packs to all of your students to determine their areas of academic strength as well as any knowledge gaps.

Support from the STAARS Leaders project allows educators to evaluate student success beyond the mold of standardized testing in the interest of building the skills and knowledge necessary for students to succeed at any academic endeavor.

The ways in which state departments of education measure academic progress — primarily based on standardized tests that measure reading, math and science knowledge — don't assess the social skills students need to become productive adults.

In order to guarantee their efficiency — they have to undertake a thorough testing process that includes tests of subject efficiency, grammar, knowledge of academic requirements and working ethic.

All our writers have to pass a number of complicated tests evaluating their knowledge of the subjects and conventions of English academic writing before they are accepted and allowed to provide paper help to our clients;

Currently in her second seat, and having moved to the Litigation department, Clare is keen to put her academic knowledge to the test and is happy to be assisting in various matters of dispute resolution including contract and property disputes.

The tests focus less on extensive academic knowledge, and more on a good understanding of the underlying concepts.

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