I am working on entry 1, my last try. I have a few questions. What can I
use for technology? Can I tie a student' s opinion of a genetic invention
(evolution, biotech, cloning, gmo, etc) into a paper? Can I use the
internet for them to get backgroun info on this? Also, I am doing
genetics, what kinds of student work examples can I send in, can it be
worksheets? THanks...

OK, if you're feeling like I did, right about now is when the heebie
jeebies start to set in! Work seemed to multiply as time and energy
waned. If this is you, try taking a few days off from your entries--
I promise--it will help!

I also recall that discouragement set in about now. The fears of not
passing, the way down deep 'maybe I'm just not cut out for this'
feeling. The temptation to quit...

Don't do it. The hardest part really IS behind you.

Just remember--we're all in this process together, and support is
available--especially here on Yahoo. You ARE a good teacher, and you
WILL 'survive'! But please don't give up. You've come too far!

I know you've heard this till you're sick of it, but since the 'home
stretch' is just ahead, I thought I'd offer a little reminder list
to help make sure all your ducks are in a row. Hope it helps.

T—tenses should be correct and consistent.
H—have all forms taken care of (class layout, release forms, etc.)
E—engage your students with active involvement in your videos.

H—high expectations evidenced--clearly observable in your writing.
O—only active voice in your writing. Write the way you speak!
M—make copies of everything before you send anything.
E—examples cited! "For example" is your best friend!

S—standards-based vocabulary.The Standards are the KEY.
T—tightly written narrative. Streamline! Say it and move on.
R—relevant lesson connections. Real world application is a must!
E—evidence of student learning. Clear and convincing.
T—technically correct, e.g., margins, font, spelling,etc.
C—completely address the questions. Answer what you're asked.
H—have at least one educator and non-educator read all your
entries and be brutally honest.

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----- Original Message -----

From: Coach928@...

To: nbpts-adoladult-sci@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2005 7:37 PM

Subject: [NBPTS-AdolAdult-Sci] Entry Overlap

I recall reading in the portfolio instructions that there were 2 entries that must be from different units of study.  Well, I think I recall this.  Maybe I'm losing my mind.  Trying to do all 4 entries in one semester will do that I guess.

 

Has anyone seen any 2 entries that cannot overlap or be from the same unit of study?

My understanding is that NONE of the units can be from
the same unit.  Check your directions.  It is in the
first section.
Good luck.

--- Coach928@... wrote:

> I recall reading in the portfolio instructions that
> there were 2 entries
> that must be from different units of study.  Well, I
> think I recall  this.  Maybe
> I'm losing my mind.  Trying to do all 4 entries in
> one  semester will do that
> I guess.
>
> Has anyone seen any 2 entries that cannot overlap or
> be from the same unit
> of study?
>


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I was using my CD ROM for EA Science and I noticed that on the pack
and ship page for Entry 1 that it says we should have a culminating
assessment cover sheet and culminating assessment description (max. 2
Pages). This is not stated in my portfolio instructions. Has
anyone else encountered the same problem????

This is from the packing section For Entry 4 (below) and the online under how to set up science - portfolio section (page 18) states to place first each written infor for each accomplishmetn then the documetnation for that one right behind it and the place Acommplishment 2 and then the documentation behind that etc.(which is not what the packaging section says).

	Entry 4 Cover Sheet    (top)
	Contextual Information Sheet
	Description and Analysis (10 pages maximum) and Documentation (16 pages maximum)
	Reflective Summary Cover Sheet Reflective Summary (2 pages maximum)

The paperclip is a reminder that materials must not be stapled or bound. Please remember to use only paperclips to assemble components of your entry.

Here is the link for the final inventory for EA science entry one.
I hope this helps.  If you need to email me individually, I could
help.  Madge in FL  NBCT  EA/Sci 2003

http://www.nbpts.org/candidates/guide/04port/04_easci_instructions/04_
ea_sci_entry1.pdf

I am AYA Science and the way I understand it is that the two pages IS
the culminating assessment...whatever you are doing at the end of the
major idea over time unit.


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<mselig_eascience@y...> wrote:
>
> I was using my CD ROM for EA Science and I noticed that on the pack
> and ship page for Entry 1 that it says we should have a culminating
> assessment cover sheet and culminating assessment description (max.
2
> Pages). This is not stated in my portfolio instructions. Has
> anyone else encountered the same problem????

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----- Original Message -----

From: Kallie A. Hilyard

To: NBPTS-AdolAdult-Sci@yahoogroups.com

Sent: 2/2/2005 8:34:30 AM

Subject: [NBPTS-AdolAdult-Sci] Entry 1

I am working on entry 1, my last try. I have a few questions. What can I
use for technology? Can I tie a student' s opinion of a genetic invention
(evolution, biotech, cloning, gmo, etc) into a paper? Can I use the
internet for them to get backgroun info on this? Also, I am doing
genetics, what kinds of student work examples can I send in, can it be
worksheets? THanks...

Does anyone know if there is a list of process skills listed
anywhere?

I am trying to write up my video entries....ugh..DAE is done though!

Thanks-
~Danielle

Last year I purchased several books to assist me, but the one I found really helpful was The National Science Education Standards by the National Research Council.  This book is comprehensive addressing the standards, pedagogy and student learning at all the different levels, with examples.  The index really breaks down the information so you can ero in on what you're looking for.  The process skills for your level should be mentioned in your portfolio.  I know I searched the internet using 'process skills' as the key words and came up w/ several sites that discussed them.
Good luck.
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I am a re-take candidate and could only afford to retake one thing
this year.  I need to score at least a 2 on the assessment -
fundamental concepts to pass.  I am taking the assessment in June and
I want to be prepared.  What can I do?  I am a biology teacher, but I
have never taught AP biology so I feel as though I have a small
disadvantage.....please help!

I am an National Board Candidate in AYA/SCI, Chemistry.  Does anyone
know if just any assessment center offers the Chemistry subtest or if
there are only certain ones?  Are there any other Chemistry
candidates or National Board Certified folks out there? (I live in
MO).

Youngium

----- Original Message -----

From: youngium

To: NBPTS-AdolAdult-Sci@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 5:14 PM

Subject: [NBPTS-AdolAdult-Sci] Assessment

I am an National Board Candidate in AYA/SCI, Chemistry.  Does anyone
know if just any assessment center offers the Chemistry subtest or if
there are only certain ones?  Are there any other Chemistry
candidates or National Board Certified folks out there? (I live in
MO).

Youngium

I am mentoring a teacher for AYA Science who has videotaped his entry
3 for 1 class; he will be videoing more classes later this week.
Before he does, I have some concerns he may want to address.  HOWEVER,
I'd first like to ask a couple of questions to someone who has achieved at
least a 3.0 on this entry.   (I only got a 2.75...and that was 3 years
ago!)  Please reply if you think you may be able to help.  Thanks.

Is it me only or do any of you feel like there's no way to finish.
I still do not have a video I'm happy with.  As a matter of fact,
I'm still not completely satisfied with what I do have finished.  I
realize that's probably how it is, but I just don't like not being
happy with something 100%.  I know I will work through nights if I
have to in order to get it all completed.  I'm just feeling
overwhelmed at what I still have left to do.  Any words of
encouragement from those who've passed and still had a bit to do in
these last few weeks?

Monica:
I can relate to this!! As I took my box to the post office in 2003, I
remembered my mentor's favorite phrase: "It's never finished--only
mailed!"

Yep, the time comes when you have to let it go....

Jerry
:-)


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--- In NBPTS-AdolAdult-Sci@yahoogroups.com, Monica Hancock
<mdgh529@y...> wrote:
> I feel exactly the same way.  I think at some point, I am going to
have to leave what is done alone and be satisfied with it.  I have
run out of time trying to achieve perfection.  I am sympathetic to
you :)
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> There is 1 message in this issue.
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> Subject: Only a few weeks left
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> Is it me only or do any of you feel like there's no way to finish.
> I still do not have a video I'm happy with. As a matter of fact,
> I'm still not completely satisfied with what I do have finished. I
> realize that's probably how it is, but I just don't like not being
> happy with something 100%. I know I will work through nights if I
> have to in order to get it all completed. I'm just feeling
> overwhelmed at what I still have left to do. Any words of
> encouragement from those who've passed and still had a bit to do in
> these last few weeks?
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I am doing NBC next year and am trying to plan my entries. Has
anyone had (or know anyone with) success in physical science,
chemistry, or physics?

What types of items did they uses for entry 1? what process skill did
they focus on?

How did they integrate technology?


any help would be greatly appriciated,

greg

In a post, Greg Corder asked these questions:
" I am doing NBC next year and am trying to plan my entries. Has anyone had (or
know anyone with) success in physical science, chemistry, or physics?

  What types of items did they uses for entry 1? what process skill did they
focus on?

  How did they integrate technology?


  any help would be greatly appriciated,"

My answer would be that whatever some other teacher did that was successful may
not be successful for you.  Their style, classroom and students are completely
different than yours.  A great deal of what the assessors are looking for is
what YOU do to teach YOUR students and how YOU decided upon that lesson.  How
could you take someone else's lesson and then not say "My lesson was chosen
because it worked well for some other NB teacher."  You wouldn't say that and
neither would you lie if you are an ethical person.

Think about your practice.  What has worked well for you?  What process skills
do you use effectively?  How do you already integrate technology?  If you are
the accomplished teacher that we assume you are, you already do these things. 
Find what worked for you and your students and work from there.

Please understand that National Boards is not a cookie cutter type program.  
There's no dog-and-pony show that is tried and true that will get you to pass.
Jodi in Pensacola

Can someone help me brainstorm some impacts on student learning from
being a grade level chairperson? Other than 'facilitaing
interdeparment communication' I'm coming up short on this one....

Thank you,
Marlene

As grade level chair, do you have anything to do with budget?  Do you
make any decisions about new media or technology?  Do you assist
new/struggling teachers?  Do you get to implement any activities
before anyone else?   Do you make any curriculum decisions?  What
about scheduling?  Grade level chair responsibilities vary from
school to school within the same district, let alone from state to
state....be sure to state if it is not stipended or on your own
time.  Also is it a rotating position or the principal "sought you
out for your outstanding leadership skills"
     Madge in FL NBCT 2003

I need someone to read over this and help me. There are only 4
questions that we are to respond to and I'm to have 6 pages written.
I'm stretching it and am just to like 5 1/2.

Thank you,
Marlene