Generalist/Middle Childhood

This certificate is appropriate for teachers who teach students ages 7-12 and who know the range of the middle-grades curriculum: language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and history, the arts and health. Some generalists are assigned to teach a single subject, while others are assigned multiple subjects (e.g., humanities teachers or mathematics/science teachers). Some focus on interdisciplinary or cross-disciplinary lessons, while others may use such curricular approaches only occasionally. All generalists, without regard to their assignment, practice in a manner designed to advance student learning in two or more subjects.

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Assessment at a Glance:

This document contains information about the following topics:

• Choosing the right certificate
• Reviewing the Standards
• Portfolio entry descriptions
• Assessment center exercise descriptions
• Retired Prompts
• Understanding the National Board Scoring Process
• Certification planning timeline

 

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Standards:

Read the standards for your certificate. This document contains information about the following topics:

• Knowledge of Students
• Knowledge of Content and Curriculum
• Learning Environment
• Respect for Diversity
• Instructional Resources
• Meaningful Applications of Knowledge
• Multiple Paths to Knowledge
• Assessment
• Family Involvement
• Reflection
• Contributions to the Profession

 

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Portfolio Instructions:

Read the portfolio instructions for your certificate. This document contains information about the following topics:

• The Five Core Propositions
• Portfolio Overview
• Portfolio Guidelines and Considerations
• Studying the Standards
• Writing About Teaching
• Video Practice
• Preparing and Mailing Your Portfolio
• Portfolio and Eligibility Forms

2009-2010 Portfolio Instructions

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2010-2011 Portfolio Instructions

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Scoring Guide for Candidates:

This document contains information about the following topics:

• Part 1: Understanding and Interpreting your Scores - General information common to all certificates on understanding and interpreting your scores
• Part 2: Understanding and Applying the Scoring Criteria - Scoring rubrics for portfolio entries and assessment center exercises specific to your certificate area
• Evaluation of Evidence - Information that governs how assessors record the evidence in each entry, specific to your certificate area  

 

Download Scoring Guide for Candidates:

 

Part 1: Understanding and Interpreting Your Scores

Part 2: MC/Gen Understanding and Applying the Scoring Criteria

MC/Gen Evaluation of Evidence