Sentences with phrase «whether language changes»

In a new study published in Nature, researchers in these two academic fields have joined forces at the University of Pennsylvania to solve an essential problem of how languages evolve: determining whether language changes occur by random chance or by a selective force.

Not exact matches

The 18 authors in this collection ask whether the feminist revision of Christian language changes classical Christian doctrines (especially the Trinity) beyond recognition.

With this roadmap illustrating the magnitude of visual changes over time in the videos, Brookshire overlaid the participants» EEGs to see whether people entrain around the normal visual frequency of about 10 Hz, or at the lower frequencies of signs and phrases in sign language — about 2 Hz.

The change in vocabulary has been striking: loud language touting the «rigorous scientific standards» set forth in statute emanates constantly from IES, relentlessly pressing the importance of randomized, controlled trials as the «gold standard» for judging whether and how a given intervention is effective.

Specifically, I examine whether the results change when I adjust my results to account for differences in student characteristics, including prior (age 7) test scores; gender; eligibility for free lunch; special education needs; month of birth; whether first language is English; ethnic background; and census information on the home neighborhood deprivation index.

There are many reasons for the lower scores: the new standards being taught changed and are being implemented unevenly across school districts (Warren and Murphy 2014; McLaughlin, Glaab and Carrasco 2014, Harrington 2016); the definition of having met the standards changed; and the testing method changed (London and Warren 2015).1 While it is true that these assessments are in many ways not comparable (indeed, legislation passed in 2013 prohibits the CDE and local education agencies from doing so), 2 it is useful to understand which districts and schools are doing consistently well on both tests, and whether districts doing well on the SBAC English language arts (ELA) also do well on the SBAC math.

Whether teachers are new or experienced and teach elementary or secondary; language arts, science, or social studies; general education or special education English learners, high - ability learners, or intervention students, Achieve3000's Professional Learning Services will change the way you think about PD.

Whether teachers are new or highly experienced; teach elementary or secondary; specialize in language arts, science, or social studies; or work with general education, special education, intervention or English language learners, Achieve3000's PLS offerings will change the way they think about professional development.

This set of standards is what we know today as the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), and whether you think they are great or the worst thing ever, they have changed how we look at standards and education in this country, particularly in English language arts (ELA) education.

According to West Virginia MetroNews» Brad McElhinny, West Virginia's final ESSA plan — recently approved by the U.S. Education Department — included several changes based on feedback from the federal agency, including how much weight the state «gives to different areas of its academic accountability system,» whether or not the state properly holds counties accountable for English - language proficiency, and the «viability of locally - selected tests in lower grades.»

Whether you think the Common Core State Standards are great or the worst thing ever, they have changed how we look at standards and education in this country, particularly in English language arts (ELA) education.

This panel of top Spanish - language publishing executives talk about why ebooks have been slower to take hold in Spanish, what the future holds, and whether the historical dominance of Spain itself for global Spanish - language publishing is likely to continue or will be eroded by the forces of digital change.

At the end of the day, the language we use — whether we're using it to describe science, history, fantasy, or something else, is always changing.

Whether it's resolving to lose weight, learn a new language or connect with old friends, January 1st gives everyone an excuse to make the changes they need in their life.

They asked whether using alarmist language to describe the future of climate change is an effective way to develop public awareness of the risks that exist.

A court will consider the nature of the employment relationship, the specific language used in the employment contract and the significance of the unilateral change before deciding whether to enforce the contractual clause.

Whether you are a public or private sector employer, our lawyers can provide — in both official languages — the expertise, advice and advocacy you need to manage your workplace effectively in changing times.

So, if you are planning to change the window menus into your native language, check whether your Windows 8 provide that language -LSB-...]

When you're making a switch, whether you're ex-military transitioning to the civilian workforce, a business owner looking to get back into the corporate world, or you're just looking to change industries, the most important thing to do is focus on your transferrable skills and translate your resume into a language that your target employer will understand.