Re: Confused-MCGEN

similar situation

Posted on 1/06/12

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Hi:
I'm in a similar situation.
I saw this video on teacher tube.
Following the rubric is not enough.
In the written portion you need to show "In your face" evidence.
Almost like "explicit direct instruction."
Watch this video:

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http://www.teachertube.comviewVideo.php?title=National_Board_Support_Scoring_Discussion&video_id=18335

On 1/06/12, Renea wrote:
> I am a bit confused myself. I thought I followed the rubrics
> to a tee, and was very upset with my score. I just signed up
> for retake. My lowest score was on entry 1, and I thought I
> nailed that one. I am going to redo entries 1,2,and 3 with the
> hopes of gaining enough points this time. Any ideas or help
> would be much appreciated!
>
> On 12/30/11, Kelly wrote:
>> Hello!
>> Need advice and help...I didn't achieve my first attempt
>> (MCGEN) and now I am considering doing it again! I don't
>> want to give up; however, time and money are my major
>> obstacles.
>> If I do retake, I am going to do Entry 1 and 4, and an
>> assessment (not sure which one -- passed 3 out of the 6!).
>> Any pointers for Entry 1-- should be easier this year b/c I
>> am actually teaching Language Arts. I think I lacked
>> evidence of assessments and how I helped develop growth. I
>> really had a hard time picking the evidence to send in with
>> my entry!
>> Entry 4- Thought this was my best and I scored the lowest
>> (2.0). Any suggestions?
>> Thanks so much!
>> Kelly

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