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Scanning or Picture

by Sherry

May 16, 2016

My scans are not very clear. Can I just use a picture of my first and final writing drafts???

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EC Gen comp. 2 - patterns of behavior

by mcm

May 16, 2016

I think I wrote this section wrong because I split it into parts - a discussion on each - strengths, interests, needs, preferences, but maybe this is where I'm to discuss the lessons related to the work samples. Confused and panicking.

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Page orientations

by BMcG

May 15, 2016

I have a PDF of student responses and it's a mixed orientation PDF, but when I try to upload it it changes all orientations to Portrait which causes some of my pages to be sideways. Is that going to be an issue????

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contextual information sheets

by Sara

May 13, 2016

Hi,

I have 3 different contextual sheets that I have to submit for component 2, but I can not upload more then one file. I am assuming that these would have to go into one document file together? Correct, incorrect, guidance please?

Thanks!!!

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Lauren Lambert Romano Dear Teach4Lyfe,

I am uploading files for MC/Gen Component 2. My student
work samples are just that, samples of student work
without any descriptions, only labeled by artifact number.

Do you recommend adding descriptions to each artifact or
saving the text for the commentary section?

Thank you, Ms. Panicked <...See More

May 15, 2016

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Teach4Lyfe I don't know! I think you do not put any commentary on the artifact and then put the commentary in the written commentary. I am an NBCT candidate for ECYA/ENS and don't have those types of work samples to submit. But in general all commentary should be in the written commentary section I am pretty sure.

On 5/15/16, Lauren Lambert Romano wr...See MoreI don't know! I think you do not put any commentary on the artifact and then put the commentary in the written commentary. I am an NBCT candidate for ECYA/ENS and don't have those types of work samples to submit. But in general all commentary should be in the written commentary section I am pretty sure.

On 5/15/16, Lauren Lambert Romano wrote: > Dear Teach4Lyfe, > > I am uploading files for MC/Gen Component 2. My student > work samples are just that, samples of student work > without any descriptions, only labeled by artifact number. > > Do you recommend adding descriptions to each artifact or > saving the text for the commentary section? > > Thank you, Ms. Panicked > > > > > On 5/15/16, Teach4Lyfe wrote: >> You have one contextual information sheet to be uploaded. >> I think you may be talking about the assessment tools >> file, where you will have up to 5 pages (depending on how >> long your question document is) to be uploaded. You have >> to scan them into one PDF file. Get out your Component 2: >> Portfolio Instructions and Scoring Rubric, and look for >> the page entitled Submission at a Glance. There it lists >> the specific files that need to be uploaded, and how many >> pages they should be. I hope this is what you were >> looking for. >> >> On 5/15/16, dahnya wrote: >>> On 5/13/16, What Works wrote: >>>> What is your certificate area? I've checked several >>>> certificates and see only 1 Contextual Information >>>> sheets for Component 2. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 5/13/16, Sara wrote: >>>>> Hi, >>>>> >>>>> I have 3 different contextual sheets that I have to >>>> submit for >>>>> component 2, but I can not upload more then one file. >>>>> I >>>> am >>>>> assuming that these would have to go into one >>>> document file >>>>> together? Correct, incorrect, guidance please? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks!!! >>> I'm running into this same problem. In component two, I >>> have several documents that I need to upload for >>> Assessment Materials but it only asks for 1 document. >>> Now Im working on component 3 and because I have two >>> videos, I have 2 of everything.

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Student Response Format

by Green Frog

May 15, 2016

When scanning the student responses, do I need to write on the actual response the student name, student A, and prompt #1? Can I just put a text box with the information on each image I scan inside word?

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Acronyms

by Michele

May 14, 2016

For C2 & 3, I'm wondering if explaining 1st time acronyms in the context form is enough, or if I need to do it again in the written commentary. Thanks much!

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Gillian, WA On 5/14/16, Michele wrote: > For C2 & 3, I'm wondering if explaining 1st time acronyms in > the context form is enough, or if I need to do it again in the > written commentary. Thanks much!

I had this same question but ended up spelling them out 1st time in each individual document... no idea what the answer is

May 15, 2016

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Torn...need advice

by TeddyBear

May 15, 2016

After speaking with a colleague I have worked with for 5+ years, we both realized our reading assessments for our papers are the same. Maybe we are both creatures of habit but now I am feeling lost. The paper is due Wednesday and I really want to tell him to pick different assessments! Or should I just do two different ones tomorrow? Or does it eve...See More

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What Works I think the advice you just got is correct. You don't name your certificate, but I read dozens of papers for candidates every year and many of them (LRLA/ECGen in particular) use the same or similar assessments -DIBELS is one example. Even if the assessments are the same, the results aren't...so as you explain the results, the info applies only to ...See More

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Mrs. D On 5/15/16, What Works wrote: > I think the advice you just got is correct. You don't name > your certificate, but I read dozens of papers for > candidates every year and many of them (LRLA/ECGen in > particular) use the same or similar assessments -DIBELS > is one example. Even if the assessments are the same, > the results aren'...See More

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MCG Component 2 Assignment/Prompt Form

by Megan

May 11, 2016

For the MC Generalist Assignment/Prompt Form, we do NOT type the detailed assignment on the form, correct? The only action taken on that form is to put the ID number and put an "X" in the brackets corresponding to the assignment that follows? This form does not count as one of the 3 pages (the actual assignment/prompt, instructional mater...See More

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Yosemite Sam I am struggling with the same question. I typed my prompt on the form, but that's all. Do we include any text?

Also, is it recommended to add descriptors to each artifact or simply speak to the artifacts in the commentary?

Thank you,

> > On 5/12/16, Righting opfxjz wrote: >> On 5/12/16, middle childhood gener...See More

May 15, 2016

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Lauren Lambert Romano Question for "What Works"

Do you recommend including descriptions of artifacts or leaving text to the commentary alone? I have images of the artifacts along with artifact numbers, but I didn't add descriptions.

Thank you, Lauren R.

On 5/12/16, What Works wrote: > Yes, that's the one I was referring to as wel...See MoreQuestion for "What Works"

Do you recommend including descriptions of artifacts or leaving text to the commentary alone? I have images of the artifacts along with artifact numbers, but I didn't add descriptions.

Thank you, Lauren R.

On 5/12/16, What Works wrote: > Yes, that's the one I was referring to as well. After the > words Assignment/Prompt is a colon: which says to me that > you are to type something there...the name of the > prompt/the prompt you gave the students. > > > > > On 5/12/16, middle childhood generalist wrote: >> The form I'm referring to is Assignment/Prompt form that > goes >> with the instructional materials, etc. >> >> There is a separate student response form that goes with >> the student responses that looks like it requires an X >> for expository or narrative and X for student A or B. >> >> On 5/12/16, What Works wrote: >>> You will have 2 of these forms - one for the expository >>> piece and one for the narrative. >>> >>> Where it says Assignment/Prompt, you type in the >>> name/title of the prompt. EX: Why Students Need More >>> Recess >>> >>> Then you make an X in the bracket beside either >>> Expository Writing or Narrative Writing. >>> >>> That's all there is to do on this form. They act as a >>> kind of "cover sheet" for the student writing samples. >>> >>> Hope that helps. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 5/12/16, middle childhood generalist wrote: >>>> I am trying to figure out the same thing. The >>>> directions are not clear. On the Assignment/prompt >>>> form, what do >>> we >>>> type where it says >>>> >>>> Assignment/prompt: >>>> >>>> Do we include the prompt/assignment on the form where >>> it >>>> says assignment/prompt: OR on an additional page >>> following >>>> the form? >>>> >>>> If we include it after the form, it would count as one >>>> of our 3 instructional materials? >>>> >>>> This is very unclear! :( >>>> >>>> Any help will be greatly appreciated especially if >>>> there is anyone that submitted Comp 2 for the new >>>> process last >>> year >>>> that can help clarify! Thanks! >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 5/11/16, Megan wrote: >>>>> For the MC Generalist Assignment/Prompt Form, we do >>> NOT >>>>> type the detailed assignment on the form, correct? The >>>> only >>>>> action taken on that form is to put the ID number and >>>>> put >>>> an >>>>> "X" in the brackets corresponding to the assignment >>>>> that follows? This form does not count as one of the 3 >>>>> pages >>>> (the >>>>> actual assignment/prompt, instructional material, and >>>>> relevant supporting material). This is the way I >>>> understood the >>>>> directions found in several different places. Is this >>>> correct? >>>>> Does anyone know?

May 15, 2016

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Exceptional Needs - Question & Assessment Document?

by Caluza

May 11, 2016

For Exceptional Needs Component 2 it says "Be sure that your documents are legible and refer to people and places in ways that preserve anonymity."

Can I reduce the size of student work and assessments? Basically can I reduce two 8.5x11'' sized pages of an assessment and put them sideways on one of the 8.5x11'' pages in my Assess...See More

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Mrs. D On 5/11/16, Caluza wrote: > For Exceptional Needs Component 2 it says "Be sure that your > documents are legible and refer to people and places in ways > that preserve anonymity." > > Can I reduce the size of student work and assessments? > Basically can I reduce two 8.5x11'' sized pages of an assessment > and put the...See More

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Teach4Lyfe On 5/11/16, Caluza wrote: > For Exceptional Needs Component 2 it says "Be sure that your > documents are legible and refer to people and places in ways > that preserve anonymity." > > Can I reduce the size of student work and assessments? > Basically can I reduce two 8.5x11'' sized pages of an assessment > and put th...See More

May 15, 2016

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Introduction to Entry - Component 3 Ex. Needs

by Desiree Rutter

May 15, 2016

Any ideas on the main things to include on Introduction to Entry. I feel I am being too informal when I am writing it. Any guidance appreciated!

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Morgan I found this: They are pretty straightforward questions and give you a platform for succinctly explaining/summarizing your videos and telling WHY you made the instructional decisions you did. They won't be scored separately, but will contribute to your body of work. The rationale part will be particularly important because they show analysis. See i...See More

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lvea On 5/15/16, Desiree Rutter wrote: > Any ideas on the main things to include on Introduction to > Entry. I feel I am being too informal when I am writing it. > Any guidance appreciated! Look at Rubric 4 (gray-scale area) and address those components vaguely...How will you show these principles in your entry?

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