Sentence examples for increase in entries from inspiring English sources

There has been an increase in entries for maths, biology, chemistry and physics.

This effect could be seen in English, with a 42% increase in entries from those younger than 16.

But the survey also revealed a welcome surge in take-up of modern foreign languages, with 59% reporting an increase in entries.

A-level students have dropped so-called soft subjects such as general studies in favour of more rigorous traditional courses, with geography, history and maths all showing a marked increase in entries.

The $1 million bonus has resulted in "a pretty significant increase" in entries, said a spokesman for Frito-Lay in Plano, Tex., Chris Kuechenmeister to more than 1,700 from about 1,100 for a previous contest.

Meanwhile, there was a 15.2% increase in the numbers sitting further maths and a 12.2% increase in entries for mathematics A-levels, as well as another rise for physics.

"There were many factors underlying this year's GCSEs, including a sizeable increase in entry by 15-year-olds, new science specifications designed with greater challenge, early and multiple entry in mathematics," said Michael Turner, director of the JCQ.

The union's president, Bob King, has made an increase in entry-level wages a top priority in negotiations for a new national contract to replace the current agreement, which expires Wednesday.

An analysis of parliamentary constituencies shows an average increase in entry rates of more than 20% since 2006 - but there are huge local differences.

Michael Turner, director of the JCQ, said: "There are many underlying factors affecting this year's GCSEs, including a sizeable increase in entry by 15-year-olds, new science specifications designed with greater challenge, early and multiple entry in mathematics and an increase in the number of students taking IGCSEs [international GCSEs].

When visualized at the single-cell level the increase in entry efficiency at low pH was compelling.