Anyone have suggestions on preparing for the assessemnt center? I've been reading World History material for the past week. It has been many years since I...
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LRCC18@...
Apr 28, 2000 4:47 pm
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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lupohuvie@...
Apr 28, 2000 6:38 pm
HI- I had off this week, so I gave my brain a rest. I need to concentrate on American History; even though it was my major, I have never taught it, so . . . ...
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Hugh Martin
m_hugh@...
Apr 29, 2000 2:29 pm
My assessment is June 16. I just finished with the cd simulation and I feel more familiar with the testing procedures. I have a lot of work to do to ...
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Jo Ann Sherbine
j_sherbine@...
Jun 15, 2000 5:45 pm
... concentrate on American History; even though it was my major, I have never taught it, so . . . ... at it before my vacation; it looks like it could be both...
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Lou
fleminlj@...
Aug 19, 2000 1:16 am
I just thought I'd post because there haven't been any posting since June. I think anyone looking at this site would assume there was no help here....
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ronyam@...
Aug 19, 2000 2:04 pm
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...
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H Martin
martinh@...
Aug 20, 2000 1:15 pm
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...
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sandy thompson
cooper@...
Aug 20, 2000 11:16 pm
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 ...
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Judy_Flassing@...
Aug 21, 2000 10:16 am
Hi Gabby and all, It is certainly nice to see some action on the social studies board. Altho I am an EA-SS/H candidate, my portfolio directions were the same...
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Lou
fleminlj@...
Aug 22, 2000 9:08 pm
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...
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sandy thompson
cooper@...
Aug 23, 2000 12:16 am
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...
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Lou
fleminlj@...
Aug 23, 2000 8:44 pm
Thanks for the reply, Sandy. Any other opinions as to just how difficult AYA SS is?...
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sandy thompson
cooper@...
Aug 23, 2000 11:16 pm
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....
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Lou
fleminlj@...
Aug 25, 2000 12:21 am
Thanks again, Sandy. It is good to hear that someone found it possible. I've heard a lot about how hard it is....
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Hugh Martin
m_hugh@...
Aug 25, 2000 4:56 pm
It is a very time consuming process. It is like having a part time job in addition to your regular teaching duties. I believe the key in making the decision...
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Lou
fleminlj@...
Aug 26, 2000 2:55 am
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...
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H Martin
martinh@...
Aug 26, 2000 4:39 pm
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...
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Carolyn Hunter
hunter@...
Aug 26, 2000 11:56 pm
Lou, I'm also waiting for scores in November and did the EA SS/History. I would be frank with anyone. It was intense but I feel I'm a better teacher for it. ...
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Lou
fleminlj@...
Aug 27, 2000 1:01 am
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...
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Judy_Flassing@...
Aug 27, 2000 2:57 pm
Hi Carolyn, It was nice to see a message from another EA SS/H. I was wondering if there was a site for us or if it is OK for us to share in these ...
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lupohuvie@...
Aug 29, 2000 2:56 pm
I just read your message- I used imperialism to tie them all together - writing an op-ed on Gandhi; a poem on Africa; a DBQ on imperialism. Good luck,...
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lupohuvie@...
Aug 29, 2000 3:06 pm
I second Sandy's suggestion and would add to read and re-read and highlight the rubrics- Several times I came up with what I though were great ideas only to...
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lupohuvie@...
Aug 29, 2000 3:19 pm
Lou- The depth of knowledge they test you on can be stressful when you know only one or two areas well- I look at it two ways- one, I can bank and take those...
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Carolyn Hunter
hunter@...
Sep 5, 2000 1:33 am
Hi Judy, I started a EA-SS/History but didn't get a reply. So I just use this one. I received help from our state regional center where people of all areas...
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lelam@...
Sep 14, 2000 1:57 pm
I'm a new candidate for AYA-SSH and I'm looking for support and advice. I have "the box" and have formulated a plan for entry one, "teaching reasoning through...
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lupohuvie@...
Sep 18, 2000 11:08 pm
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...
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aewillis@...
Oct 1, 2000 3:13 am
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...
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aewillis@...
Oct 1, 2000 3:27 am
Lou, Thanks for letting me know about this site. I hope to hear from all of you soon. Alice...
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Lou
fleminlj@...
Oct 2, 2000 1:48 am
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...
