One common way in which educators do use rigor to mean unyielding or rigid is when they are referring to ârigorousâ learning standards and high expectations âi.e., when they are calling for all students to be held to the same challenging academic standards and expectations.
What is PLA? Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is the process of evaluating and awarding credit for college-level learning acquired outside of the traditional classroom. This type of learning is also known as informal and non-formal learning. Prior learning is sometimes referred to as experiential learning. In many other countries the term recognition is included (e.g., prior learning assessment and recognition).
Tissue plasminogen activator. Tissue plasminogen activator (abbreviated tPA or PLAT) is a protein involved in the breakdown of blood clots. It is a serine protease (EC 3.4.21.68) found on endothelial cells, the cells that line the blood vessels.