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Component 2-Science

by Brown

Nov 25, 2017

What are specific examples of ways the three activities worked together to further your students' understanding of the selected major idea in science and related scientific practice or practices?

How do you answer this question? Do start with pre-assessment or with the activities? Are three different activities for each student?

biophysteach When I completed this component 2 years ago, I described which specific questions/parts of each activity related to each of my 4 unit goals and how they required increasing knowledge/complexity. You have to spell out exactly how they are related and related to your goals even if it is obvious to you. You are showing how you design the unit to build...See More

Nov 26, 2017

Scores yet?

by Mary

Nov 23, 2017

Have any of you received your scores for 2017 components yet?

mscrawford101 No one has gotten their scores yet except for those that were renewing.

Nov 26, 2017

I haven't posted much but have used your posts often! Thank

by katdeg

Jul 21, 2017

you for helping with all of your questions and insights. I am currently entering the 2nd year of my EA Math and completed C2 last year. There are a few reasons I am unsure of which component to complete next and hoping to get some feedback.

I planned on doing C3 because I wanted to get the video one done and over with. C4 looks to be a bea...See More

Patti That is exactly what I would do if I were in your situation. C4 is so data driven. If you already know how to retrieve the data for your grade level, great communication...you have a great starting point. Reports change from middle to high and that could complicate the process. C3 can also be done without too many connections, such as parents (surv...See More

Nov 8, 2017

Early/Middle Childhood Literacy

by cking

Oct 31, 2017

When they ask me to list the standards I used, do I need to write out the standard word by word, or can I just list the standard by the title such as CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.2?

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cking Thank you, whatworks. Sounds like I should have been more specific. For Early/Middle Childhood Literacy it asks for standards in component 2: (What local, state, and/or national standard(s) and curricula did these writing goals reflect?) I appreciate your response!

Nov 3, 2017

whatworks Yes, I see I didn't respond in the most helpful way. For that prompt, state the general standard, but don't use a lot of space to delineate the exact ones by number etc. The assessors don't look them up, they take your word, so give them the general information. Something along the lines of: "My goals reflect my use of the Common Core Language Arts...See More

Nov 3, 2017

PGE Evidence

by Wren

Oct 28, 2017

If I choose a PGE which began by attending a summer institute, am I required to submit as evidence something which proves that I attended, such as a certificate, or purchase order, etc? Thanks for your time!

Score Release for 2017 First Time Candidates

by NC SC

Oct 21, 2017

I just saw online that renewal candidates received their scores today. Congratulations to everyone!!

Was this the typical time last year NBPTS released them? Just curious....

I am in the 3 year cycle and will be a first time candidate when the scores are released.

Waiting patiently:)

whatworks Yes, October is the month RENEWAL scores are always released. Now the NB is free to get all the first-time candidates results ready. I'm pretty sure it will be December before they're released so try to keep your patience a little longer.

Oct 21, 2017

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Exceptional Needs - Component 2 Question Document.

by Don

Oct 14, 2017

Getting started on Component 2 and looking for some examples of the question document to help me get started

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BethSpecialNeeds I actually did use a yes/no question because there was simply enough time to take data on multiple strategies. My question was something like this: Will (strategy) help Super Student increase (goal)? Then I explained why I chose that goal from among other possibilities and then based on the data, I explained if I would continue to use that strategy...See More

Oct 18, 2017

whatworks So glad you shared that, Beth. I've learned something too.

Oct 19, 2017

I am beginning my NBPTS in EC-Literacy this year. I have been doing a lot of studying in preparation for working on components 1 and 3. I am looking for 2 type of advice.

1. Component 1: Any recommendations on what to study in preparation for the exam?

2. Any advice for component 3 video taping? I am just starting to wrap my head...See More

NBPTS- EC-Literacy

by Carrie

Oct 18, 2017

Just Starting NBC

by Mollie

Oct 1, 2017

I am an elementary PE teacher in NC and I have chosen Component 3 to begin with. I am planning on using volleyball skills and basketball skills in my videos. Does that sound like 2 good units to video?

whatworks Those should be appropriate. Be sure to show yourself working with different configurations of students - that's what this component is about: large groups, small groups. pairs etc. Read your directions carefully and you'll be ok.

Oct 2, 2017

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