I am going to do the "The Fall of the Roman Empire" --Writing for growth over a period of time will the prewrite--rough draft==then final persuasive essay...
This is probably going to sound like a really dumb question, but where exactly are the scoring rubrics located? I think they are the italicized sentences that...
I am waiting for my scores to take what I have say "with a grain of salt". Last year the assessment center material was from the previous year(s) . They are...
Thanks to everyone who has offered advice. I basically have the next 18 weeks to get student materials for my entries. I have 9 weeks left with my current...
Hello everyone! I am going through the certification process. I hope that I can do this and remain sane! I have seen a couple of people's entries and I must...
Alice, you're welcome. For Alice, and all of you newbies, ask your questions! You may see this site and others lie dormant for days or weeks if all you do is...
HI- I completed my box last April and took my assessments in June; I am waiting on my results . . . I am a bit crazed right now- I am teaching a new AP World...
If you have the time, it's worth it. Just remember that this is only a year long process. I decided after 16 years in the classroom that I could do about...
It is intimidating to have to cover so many areas on the assessment center tests. But, the breadth of knowledge assessment exercise is only ONE OF THE FOUR...
The project blew me away the first time I looked at the portfolio. I finally discovered something about a month into trying to just read it. Read it twice....
Sorry I didn't get a message to you earlier. I'm waiting to here my scores in November, but I used the coming of the Civil War as the event to tie # 1 ...
Thanks again for the replies. In case you folks talk to possible science candidates, Hugh and Carolyn really said nearly what I'd say about the AYA Sci as...
Thanks, Hugh. It seems to me that most of the SS teachers I have talked to are afraid of the AC because they trained mostly in one area of SS and have taught...
Hi! I'm an AYA Science candidate waiting for Novemeber results. Several SS teachers in my district have talked to me about NB in AYA SS, but all seem very...
Here is my take on #1. I am a candidate waiting for November. #1 (if it is the same as last year) is asking for three writing samples that have some type of...
Is there anyone out there still on this site? I am trying to get materials together for #1 in writing. I am confused but I am trying. I really don't know...
Hugh, You either know the material or not. There is really no way to prepare for the first 2 prompts (tests). What you're doing can't hurt but I wouldn't ...
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Tom, I did a chart comparing the way problems are solved in 3 areas of the world; the United States, Botswana, and South Africa. The 3 columns were; an issue...
Tom, I am working on my tapes to but I am doing the Early Adolescents portfolio. Entry 4 small group stresses civic competence. At my school we have debated ...
Hi again, I'm doing entry 2, completing rewriting entries 1,4,5,6.(Ugh) For entry 2 we completed a unit on Rights of students. This led to a study of rights in...
Hello,I have been reading E-mails and learning a great deal, kudos Hugh, Lorraine and MuscleGuy. I have three other teachers at my school doing NBC, 2 English...
