31. At University of Oxford, Symonds became engaged in his studies and began to demonstrate his academic ability . 32. Do these questions put a premium on whimsy, which may have little to do with academic ability ? 33. Coops and jigsaws improved or maintained positive attitudes about themselves, school, peers and academic abilities and self-esteem. 34. Regardless of academic ability , parental involvement and socioeconomic status were the strongest predictors of students educational attainment. 35. Because of her academic ability , Ms . Pate also received scholarships, which further reduced the Pates'financial obligation. 36. They may even enhance PhD students academic abilities due to their appreciation as interlocutors between researchers and professionals. 37. He wound up at Rhode Island, but spent last season going to school to prove his academic ability . 38. Social promotion is somewhat more accepted in countries which use tracking to group students according to academic ability . 39. He seems not to have formed strong social relationships during high school, but earned respect for his academic ability . 40. That might be down to my lack of academic ability , but I think that possibly I'm in the majority.