Hi, I will agree with everything she/he said. If you feel this way just remember you finished. Cindy ... From: tolaing To: NBPTS-AdolAdult-Sci@yahoogroups.com...
I did the year before and the only thing they have changed is that you no longer have to have a portfolio entry for assessment. What would you like to know?...
Hello to All, I just found this site. I'm hoping to get some good info from you experienced certifiers. I am attempting NB certification in AYA/Sci in...
Hi folks, Just looking for any advice on doing a large group discussion - what really worked well, what didn't, in terms of seating arrangement, topics of...
For both taped entries I tried lots of different things before the "real" lesson. I found in both entries I needed assistance taping. My classroom is wide,...
I don't know about anyone else, but I found it very disconcerting not to have a periodic table available during the online testing. Even after years of school...
We had an online periodic table to use last year - although I did not consult it much. I was paranoid enough that I made sure I had an electronic one on my...
For whole class discussion need an assessor or scorer to advise with retake entry. Missed twice now on one entry. Not sure what I am doing wrong, CM ... ...
EEK!! I am a banker AGAIN! The scores I expected to best (those I consider to be strengths) are where I scored the least number of points. I am going to...
Hello Frances, Sorry to hear there are others out there like me. We must find someone to read that knows what they are doing. I improved the two I did over...
Hey folks, I was a banker last year and I made it!! I redid an entry. I tired yo use more NBPTS terminology and I scored a 2.8 instead of a 1.25 I earned...
Thanks! I am going to make another attempt at the assessment entry. I think I will also retake one of the assessment centers to do my best to have enough ...
I have no idea who you all are or what these emails are about or how you got my email, can you please stop mailing me. or at least tell me what these are ...
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Barbara Player
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Nov 25, 2002 2:41 pm
Sorry!!! Apparently you may have signed into Yahoo Groups for National Boards for Professional Teachers.......because we send a message to the NBPTS from...
Congrats to all the new NBCTs! I made it myself and am very excited and relieved. I made it on the first try, but probably wouldn't have without a local...
... this time. I will be retaking the assessment centers, as these were the areas that I scored lowest. My area is Earth Science. I will gladly receive any...
I passed my portfolio but am having to retake most of the assessment center tests. If someone had a successful testing experience, I would welcome any advice!...
Kate, I achieved this year on my first try, on the strength of my assessment center scores. They were, with one exception, far better than my portfolio ...
Kate, I too passed the portfolio but scored low on the assessment center portion. My area is Earth Science. I received an e-mail from Brian, who achieved on ...
Me too!! My assessment scores were awful and I am going to have to retake them. Any help will be greatly appreciated! I am certifying in AYA/Science ...
One thing I'd suggest to anyone who didn't do well on the assessment is to download the AYA/Science scoring guide from the NBPTS website. This has two of your...
Hello to everyone- I teach 8th and 9th grade life science and physical science and I am starting to type my portfolio. Any suggestions on the best way to go ...
I would be glad to help. I am EAScience. Do not put your stuff on the listserve. Contact me at laingt@.... That address has a tough filter and then I...
Hey guys!!! I teach 8th grade earth science and I am seriously thinking about National Board Certification. I have just joined this group and I would love to...
I am new to this group. I am have been working on video taping inquiry lessons. I feel like every time I do one, I think about it long enough and start...
