Social Studies - History/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 for Student Learning

• Knowledge of Students
• Valuing Diversity
• Knowledge of Subject Matter

Advancing Student Learning

• Advancing Disciplinary Knowledge and Understanding
• Promoting Social Understanding
• Developing Civic Competence

Supporting Student Learning

• Instructional Resources
• Learning Environments
• Assessment
• Reflection
• Family Partnerships
• Professional Contributions

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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/SSH 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/SSH Understanding and Applying the Scoring Criteria

AYA/SSH Evaluation of Evidence