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Mathematics/Adolescence and Young Adulthood
This certificate is appropriate for teachers who teach students ages 14-18+ and know the full range of the school mathematics curriculum (algebra and functions, geometry, calculus, discrete mathematics, statistics and data analysis).The following documents are in PDF format. If you are unable to read them, please download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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
Download the Assessment at a Glance.
Standards:
Read the standards for this certificate. This document contains information about the following topics:
Commitment
- Commitment to Students and Their Learning
- Equity, Diversity, and Fairness
Knowledge of Mathematics, Students, and Teaching
- Knowledge of Mathematics
- Knowledge of Students
- Knowledge of Teaching Practice
The Teaching of Mathematics
- The Art of Teaching
- Learning Environment
- Ways of Thinking Mathematically
- Assessment
Professional Development and Outreach
- Reflection and Growth
- Families and Communities
- Contributing to the Professional Community
Portfolio Instructions:
Read the portfolio instructions for this 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
Download General Portfolio Instructions
Download AYA/Math Portfolio Instructions
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: AYA/Math Understanding and Applying the Scoring Criteria
AYA/Math Evaluation of Evidence