Science/Adolescence and Young Adulthood

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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

Download the Assessment at a Glance.

Standards:

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

Preparing the Way for Productive Student Learning

• Understanding Students
• Understanding Science
• Understanding Science Teaching

Establishing a Favorable Context for Student Learning

• Engaging the Science Learner
• Sustaining a Learning Environment
• Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Fairness

Advancing Student Learning

• Fostering Science Inquiry
• Making Connections in Science
• Assessing for Results

Promoting Professional Development and Outreach

• Reflecting on Teaching and Learning
• Developing Collegiality and Leadership
• Connecting with Families and the Community

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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/Science 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/Science Understanding and Applying the Scoring Criteria

AYA/Science Evaluation of Evidence