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What Works Hi Brian,

I'd say either/and/or...how's that for an answer! Both of those strategies are ways to differentiate. What do YOU do? Whatever it is, you'll explain what YOUR practice is.

The word "differentiate" is used 4 times within the prompts in the Written Commentary. I encourage you to read all the prompts, paying speci...See More

Jan 19, 2017

Authorization to Test Letter

by Ashley P

Jan 18, 2017

Can anyone tell me when NBPTS sends the Authorization to Test letters for Component 1?

What Works Ashley, it's usually late February - early March. First, the deadline date of January 31 must pass, so the NB actually knows who all the candidates are, which components each is taking, and that they've paid. Then they can look to other tasks. At some point, you'll get an email that contains a code that you'll use to register. So don't worry about ...See More

Jan 19, 2017

Wanted to get some feedback on this thought for EC Gen. Component 2.

Thanks

If I pick 2 students (very different) Maybe one struggles with middle vowel students on her P.A. assessments and sight words (which affects her reading) and that also correspondences with their writing (they only write the beginning/ending sounds) I could...See More

Component 2 Question

by A. Brandt

Jan 17, 2017

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What Works Yes,Yes, Yes, and Yes. That's the idea. Choosing students with very different needs is not only a good idea, it shows that you know how to differentiate for different needs. Sounds like a workable plan. :)

On 1/17/17, A. Brandt wrote: > Wanted to get some feedback on this thought for EC Gen. > Component 2. > > Thanks > > ...See More

Jan 17, 2017

A. Brandt awesome!! Thank you so much for your help :)

I feel like at least I have a plan to go with now!

On 1/17/17, What Works wrote: > Yes,Yes, Yes, and Yes. That's the idea. Choosing students > with very different needs is not only a good idea, it shows > that you know how to differentiate for different needs. > Sounds like...See More

Jan 18, 2017

perm slip

by cm

Jan 16, 2017

I am working on Comp 4. I dont see a permission slip and wanted to make sure that I didn't miss anything on if we need parent permission for the 3 self assessments even though no names are used.

ECGEN Component 4 ~ what are others doing??

by A.Brandt

Jan 16, 2017

I'd just like some people to let me know what they are doing for this component; I just need some ideas that maybe I can then explore further.

Thoughts on this one??? Could I use students MClass data as a part of this process? We are a Daily 5/CAFE school so a lot of our strategies work with TRC results (use those as my summative data??) ...See More

Hello!

After taking a few months off and having gotten my scores for Comps 1, 2, & 3, I am now very motivated to push through the last component towards certification! I'm in the beginning stages and, so far, I have read through the comp instructions, the submission guide, have chosen my student population, and have started doing the b...See More

AYA Chemistry - Comp 4

by Kari

Dec 31, 2016

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BioLisa Hi Steph,

Answers, as I understand them, embedded...

On 1/08/17, Steph wrote: > Help with formative assessment and self assessment! My > colleagues and I have mixed views on the requirements for > this. > > 1. Are the formative assessment and self assessment > separate entities? Do I need to submit a formative &g...See More

Jan 16, 2017

BioLisa Steph,

Nevermind my previous post - I just read WhatWorks posted this in another string. Apparently you get to choose! > I'll try to supply some guidance to your questions. > > 1) The formative assessment IS NOT the self-assessment. > The formative assessment is an assessment YOU give at > one or more points DURING the unit ...See MoreSteph,

Nevermind my previous post - I just read WhatWorks posted this in another string. Apparently you get to choose! > I'll try to supply some guidance to your questions. > > 1) The formative assessment IS NOT the self-assessment. > The formative assessment is an assessment YOU give at > one or more points DURING the unit you're teaching. The > self assessment is something the STUDENTS do that tells > you how THEY FEEL about what they're learning so far. > Both can inform your instruction but they are not the > same.Yes, you submit a formative assessment AND 3 > student self-assessments. > > 2) The NB directions don't really specify if the self > assessments should be from the same lesson (or point in > the unit of study) or can come from different points within > the unit lesson, so my interpretation is that it's YOUR > CHOICE. > > Some have also asked if the self-assessment themselves > have to be the same...i.e. all exit tickets, or all whatever > but the same. Again the directions don't specify that they > MUST be or CANNOT be so I interpret it as meaning it's > YOUR CHOICE. > > Hope that helps.

On 1/16/17, BioLisa wrote: > Hi Steph, > > Answers, as I understand them, embedded... > > On 1/08/17, Steph wrote: >> Help with formative assessment and self assessment! My >> colleagues and I have mixed views on the requirements for >> this. >> >> 1. Are the formative assessment and self assessment >> separate entities? Do I need to submit a formative >> assessment, then a separate self assessment? OR utilize >> them simultaneously? >> > > You won't submit a self-assessment separate from the > formative assessment - they are the same thing. So, for me, > we did a lab demo followed by questions. Kids answered the > questions on their own, then changes writing instruments, > added to or modified their work based on group > conversation, then changed writing instruments again and > compared their work to my "gold standard" work. So what we > do with the formative is the self-assessment. > > >> 2. Do the 3 student samples from the self assessment need >> to be from the same lesson or different lessons? >> > > Same assessment is my understanding. I only say that > because you include (or describe) the formative assessment, > give the results/data, then three student samples. This > feels very similar to what we did in Component 2, including > using the samples as your evidence in the written > commentary. > > Just my thoughts... > Lisa > > > >> We are really stuck with these 2 aspects and do not want >> to do them wrong. Thank you all very much for the help!!! >> >> >> >> >>

Jan 16, 2017

I will probably finish writing my component 2 entry in a few days. My frustration is that I have never seen examples of component 2 entries. When I went to university, I almost always had examples of good writing for projects similar to this.

Does anyone know where I can find models of good writing for component 2? The NBCT looks unprofes...See More

Component 2

by NBC Hazing Experience

Jan 1, 2017

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KP I googled it and it specifically says that it is not
available for candidates for national board certification.
On 1/15/17, Lc wrote:
>
> Has anyone tried the ATLAS database through nbpts? I was
referred
> there by my professor - you have to purchase a
> subscription
but it
> promises access to videos...See More

Jan 16, 2017

Lc ATLAS is on the nbpts site and while the free trial is not allowed for candidates the paid subscription is. I emailed my request to purchase it for one year. I'll post again if I get it. Anyone else on ATLAS?

On 1/16/17, KP wrote: > I googled it and it specifically says that it is not > available for candidates for national board ce...See More

Jan 16, 2017

National Board Certification

by Ms. Boss

Jan 15, 2017

I am currently signed up to take component 1 for the National Boards. I need some assistance on where to get resources and what should I expect.

What Works Hello Ms Boss,

There isn't much out there to help with Component 1 beyond the Component 1 directions which really do explain a lot. From the NB website homepage, go to FOR TEACHERS> FIRST TIME AND RETURNING CANDIDATES. Here you'll find a matrix, click on your certificate area and open it up. Download it and print it so you have a hard c...See More

Jan 16, 2017

Comp. 3- Social Context

by Trisha

Jan 15, 2017

Looking at the instructional context for component 3, it asks you to describe your social and physical context. Any ideas of what they are looking for?

TIA

What Works Essentially, this is the same as the Instructional Context in C2. If you've done that, this will be similar. In the prompt, are some qualifiers in ( ). I would say something about each of those. Context means situation, so they're asking about your teaching situation: Are you self- contained or a traveling teacher? Do you have a period schedule (ho...See More

Jan 16, 2017

ATLAS

by Lc

Jan 15, 2017

Has anyone tried the ATLAS database through nbpts? I was referred there by my professor - you have to purchase a subscription but it promises access to videos and written pieces from nb teachers.