I am having trouble with the assessment piece of my portfolio. I had thought I could use the pretest/posttest idea, but don't want to grade a pretest because...
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Terry Neale
nealetpt@...
Jan 13, 2001 2:59 pm
Hopefully this suggestion comes too late for most of you candidates. Two years ago I found it difficult to come up with a discussion idea that would produce a...
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ChickHS@...
Jan 8, 2001 4:56 am
I also used the computer but diagrams were written by hand....
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LJ
fleminlj@...
Jan 8, 2001 1:18 am
I forgot -- we science people have an advantage in that we can elect both book and computer. I answered on the computer when I could, but if a diagram or...
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LJ
fleminlj@...
Jan 8, 2001 1:13 am
I took the AC in physics and know others who have taken chemistry, earth science, and biology. Expect questions in depth and at the second year or advanced...
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Sasaturian
sasaturian@...
Jan 7, 2001 2:07 pm
For biology, there was liittle need to write in the booklet. I can't write very well anymore due to technology. I would always find the computer the best!!...
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scj139@...
Jan 7, 2001 2:34 am
I'm new to this group, so this may have come up before,but... One of my biggest problems at the assessment center (besides a continually flickering monitor)...
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Sasaturian
sasaturian@...
Jan 7, 2001 2:11 am
I took the assessment center in Biology. I teach AP Biology and scored very well at assessment center. The test is mostly concepts and very in depth with the...
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flt587@...
Jan 6, 2001 9:06 am
Thanks for the info! I am testing primarily in Chemistry. I will try to find a good text for Biology soon. Frances...
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bioteach2000@...
Jan 5, 2001 12:09 pm
Do you have an old college biology text? Someone told me to take notes on some of the basics or copy notes from your old class to take in with you. I don't...
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ChickHS@...
Jan 5, 2001 10:39 am
Kellye--this is your decision, but as another email stated, physics may be very hard. I declared Biology. Generally, I did not find the Biology hard, but I...
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ChickHS@...
Jan 5, 2001 10:35 am
I used the same book for studying for my test last summer. I scored well on the test. Beth Reigh...
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ChickHS@...
Jan 5, 2001 10:32 am
I know it is very difficult to keep from worrying about the test, but DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE TEST NOW. What is your declared area of "expertise"? I certified...
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flt587@...
Jan 5, 2001 2:14 am
I am very worried about the Biology at the Assessment Center. I teach very little Biology (it could almost be Health). Any ideas or study tips. Is it true...
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bioteach2000@...
Jan 5, 2001 1:40 am
What was the deal with the assessment????? Carolyn ... feel I can ... colors, ... assessment...
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bioteach2000@...
Jan 5, 2001 1:28 am
... Hi! I think everyone's 5 & 6 will have the same lay out. I would love to see one that scored well. Did you have anyone respond to you??? Thanks, Carolyn ...
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Kellye B McDowell
kellyemc@...
Jan 3, 2001 7:34 pm
... From: nealetpt@... To: NBPTS-AdolAdult-Sci@egroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2001 6:23 PM Subject: Re: [NBPTS-AdolAdult-Sci] choosing the right...
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nealetpt@...
Jan 3, 2001 12:24 am
Kellie, I was certified in 1999 in AYA Science in Chemistry. The physics portion of my assessment was no more difficult than basic physical science physics....
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Kellye B McDowell
kellyemc@...
Jan 2, 2001 7:17 pm
I must make the decision about which area in which to take the test. While I have taught physics for each of my 15 years, everything I read implies that this...
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mercedesh@...
Jan 2, 2001 2:11 am
Hello I missed by 1 raw point and will re-do entry 2. Both videos passed. I used one with iodine, starch, different baggies, for diffusion. the other was a...
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flt587@...
Jan 1, 2001 2:04 am
-Congratulations on your certification!!! I admire your perserverance and ability. Thanks also for the response about video taping. I have plenty finished...
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flt587@...
Jan 1, 2001 1:56 am
Thanks for the response. It helps to know someone elso feels the same!!! I have taped several times too and am planning to try again after the holidays....
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Winston&Marie Pool
wmpool@...
Dec 31, 2000 9:50 pm
I certified in AYA Science. Taping, finding 20 minutes, and analyzing is definitely a huge challenge. I taped many lessons and watched countless hours of...
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nealetpt@...
Dec 31, 2000 7:46 pm
I certified in 1999 in AYA Science (Chemistry). I hated both of my video tapes. But I told myself I would work on them during Christmas vacation and, ...
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RMG
rmgwhs@...
Dec 31, 2000 12:19 am
Robert, I am in Earth Science also, was thinking of using density as my "theme" for entry 1. Maybe i could use rock identification/specific gravity/atomic...
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Tommy/Christine Lowman
lowman@...
Dec 30, 2000 10:45 pm
My video tapes have been a sore spot for me, too. But all the advice I've gotten is to just do the best you can with what you've got. I've heard that your...
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Robert Mikell
rmikell2@...
Dec 30, 2000 6:58 pm
I am in EA/SCIENCE and wanted to use Rocks and Minerals somewhere in Entries 1 or 3. I don't quite know how to work it in though. Any Ideas????? Thanks a...
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flt587@...
Dec 30, 2000 5:58 pm
I am trying for certification in AYA/Science too. I teach 9th grade "Coordinated and Thematic Science", Technical Chemistry and Advanced Chemistry in West...
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Winston&Marie Pool
wmpool@...
Dec 30, 2000 3:31 pm
Sheila, Think positive! There are many of us that will be glad to help. Tell us how we can help. :-) Happy New Year! Marie...
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Sheila Collins
scollins@...
Dec 28, 2000 6:14 pm
=I AM I TEACH 6TH PHYSICAL SCIENCE IN GEORGIA. BOY IS THIS TOUGH! SHEILA...
