1-800-22TEACH or using the Candidate Inquiry Service.
Science/Early Adolescence
This certificate is appropriate for teachers who teach students ages 11-15 and know the full range of the school science curriculum (physical sciences, life sciences and earth and space sciences).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:
Preparing the Way for Productive Student Learning
- Understanding Early Adolescents
- Knowledge of Science
- Instructional Resources
Establishing a Favorable Context for Student Learning
- Diversity, Equity, and Fairness
- Engagement
- Learning Environment
Advancing Student Learning
- Understanding Science Pedagogy
- Science Inquiry
- Contexts of Science
- Assessment
Supporting Teaching and Student Learning
- Family and Community Outreach
- Professional Collaboration and Leadership
- Reflective Practice
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 EA/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: EA/Science Understanding and Applying the Scoring Criteria
EA/Science Evaluation of Evidence