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National Board Study Group
Meeting
Dan Barber5th Grade Teacher
Irwin Academic Center
DanBarbercmsk12ncus
Tonightrsquos Agenda
1) The good the bad the ugly2) Other3) Assessment Center
Assessment Center Prep Tips1) Take the Online Tutorial at httpwwwpearsonvuecomNBPTS You may not be able to download and run the tutorial on school computers 2) Print and review your Scoring Guide from
httpwwwnbptsorgfor_candidatesscoring or from your CD
3) Also print Assessment at a Glance from httpwwwnbptsorgbecome_a_candidateavailable_certificates1choosing_the_right_certiOverview Read the descriptions of and scoring rubrics for the six Assessment Center exercises Each bulleted ldquocharacteristicrdquo within a rubric represents an essential component of that exercise You should expect to be asked a question that closely correlates with every component Each exercise will consist of multiple questions Review the released exercises included in Assessment at a Glance
5) Review the practice exercise prompts included in Assessment at a Glance and then brainstorm possible question topics for all exercises
Assessment Center Prep Tips4) Research the pedagogy and content for other relevant
grade levels and content areas by borrowing teachersrsquo manuals national and state standards and observing classes Remember the Assessment Center exercises will cover the entire age range and content of your certification areapathway
6) Review your responses to practice prompts and have NBCTs and fellow Candidates do so as well Consider the following
Did you complete the exercise within 30 minutes
Did you address all essential components of the exercise
Will the assessor be able to ldquoseerdquo how you incorporate the Standards into your teaching
Did you meet all the criteria established in the scoring rubrics
Did you base your instructional strategies on student assessment information (formal or informal)
Did you consider student curiosities interests and strengths
Are your strategies and activities clearly related to your goals and objectives
Do you demonstrate appropriate content knowledge
Assessment Center Prep Tips
7) Before time expires make sure you have addressed all portions of the exercise Once time expires for a particular exercise you wonrsquot be able to return to it
8) Wait until your 30 minutes have expired and the expiration of time will take you to the next exercise automatically If you happen to finish early and have carefully reviewed your entire response take a rest for the remainder of the time period
Assessment Center Prep Tips
Practice (Literacy ndash ECMCLRLA)Literacy Exercise
Jane Doe knows some basic sight words She uses phonetic cues of the beginning sounds of words but often does not use phonetic cues for the other sounds in words She doesnrsquot recognize words she has sounded out previously in the passage She doesnrsquot self-correct if what she is reading does not make sense Her oral reading fluency is below grade-level She writes simple patterned sentences but does not use descriptive words Jane is interested in animals and often chooses chapter books during free reading time even though she cannot read these books
1) Identify two strengths you can build on to remediate Janersquos weaknesses
2) Explain why you have chosen to build on these strengths
3) State your goal for Jane and plan an appropriate strategy to improve her reading skills
4) Identify two resources or materials and provide a rationale for choosing these resources or materials to improve Janersquos reading skills
Practice (LRLA)Stimulus
Examine the student prompt student writing sample and teacher transcript of student writing below
Student PromptA student was asked to write about the following
What can the boy in the story do in the fallStudent Writing Sample
Teacher Transcript of Student WritingHe can fly a kite
1) Analyze one area of strength and one area of weakness Provide examples from the student writing sample to support your analysis
2) Describe in detail the developmental characteristics of this writing samplea) Explain two developmentally appropriate and effective instructional strategies to further the studentrsquos skill in writing development
b) Provide a rationale for how each of the two strategies is connected to the stated strength or weakness
Practice (MC Gen)Scenario
Assume that you are the teacher of a group of sixth-grade students Among the members of your class is the following student
Student ProfileMarissa is a popular 11-year-old student who is a perfectionist She is a straight A
student who puts tremendous pressure on herself She has recently lost weight Yet you hear her complain about being fat You rarely see her eating at lunchtime The
girls in the class look up to her and she often talks about the boys calling her at home
1) Identify the physical mentalemotional and social needs of the student profiled
2) What three steps would you take to address the needs (physical mental emotional and social) of the student individually as well as with the entire class Include any resources activities andor support persons you would use
3) Why are these steps appropriate to meeting the needs of the student Make sure to address the physical mentalemotional and social well-being of the student
Practice (Math -- EC Gen)Stimulus
A kindergarten student is having difficulty with a mathematical concept
1) Identify the mathematical misconceptiondifficulty of this student work sample2) What fundamental concepts are prerequisites for this student at this grade level in order to learn this skill3) Based on real-world applications state your goal for an instructional strategy or learning experience to help this student Plan a learning experience or instructional strategy based on this goal that would further the studentrsquos understanding of this mathematical concept
4) What materials would you use to teach this mathematical concept to this child Provide a rationale for your choice of materials
Practice (ENS)Stimulus
You will find all of the following below1048707 The name of a topic area in science
1048707 A brief description of a student1048707 Question(s) the student described has asked you about the topic area
Topic area Biology plant growthStudent 8 years old IQ of 60 legally blind
Questions What makes plants growHow much does a plant grow each day
1) a) Discuss the science concept that would answer the studentrsquos questionsb) Discuss the mathematics concept that would answer the studentrsquos questions
2) Describe one integrated science and mathematics activity that would clearly engage all students in learning these concepts
3) Describe two specific modificationsadaptations you would make to this activity for the given student Explain what the student will be doing and how the modificationsadaptations will promote the given studentrsquos learning of the science and mathematics concepts in the topic area
Practice (Social Studies ndash MCEC)Scenario
Your third-grade class is studying the impact of scarcity on the production distribution and consumption of
goods and services
1) Plan an instructional sequence including multiple instructional strategies related to this concept
2) Include at least three developmentally appropriate and focused learning objectives
3) Discuss appropriate assessment strategies Assess both prior knowledge and student learning during this unit
4) Describe appropriate instructional materials and resources (and the rationale for choosing these materials and resources)
Practice (Science ndash ECMC)Scenario Your third grade students are beginning a unit study to build an understanding of the form and function of
the skeletal and muscle systems of the human body 1) What ldquoBig Ideardquo in Science will you choose to teach this topic Explain a rationale for choosing this Big Idea
2) Describe an inquiry activity you will develop to further student understanding of the scientific concept addressed
3) State your goals for student learning teacher input the tools technology and materials you will use
4) Explain your rationale for the choice of tools technology and materials you will use
Practice (ENL)Scenario
In their mainstream literature class your fourth-grade ESL students are studying the book Little House in the Big Woods The current chapter of their book is called ldquoTwo
Big Bearsrdquo
TextldquoTwo Big Bearsrdquo
In the Big Woods the snow was beginning to thaw Bits of it dropped from the branches of the trees and made little holes in the softening snow banks below At noon all the big icicles along the eaves of the little house quivered and sparkled in the sunshine and drops of water hung trembling at their tips Pa said he must go to town to trade the furs of the wild animals he had been trapping all winter So one evening he made a big bundle of them There were so many furs that when they were packed tightly and tied together they made a bundle almost as big as Pa
1) Given the preceding text identify and explain four strategiesactivities that would support the development of studentsrsquo proficiencies in listening speaking reading and writing Identify one strategyactivity for each of the four domains making specific reference to the text provided in this exercise
2) Give a rationale that supports the use of each strategyactivity
Assessment Center Tips1) You ldquoliverdquo in the world of the hypothetical put aside any ldquorestrictionsrdquo you may currently have and dream grandiose dreams2) Assessment center question may include the
following componentsbullAnalysis of a studentrsquos current level of performanceproficiency (ie identifying misconceptionserrors a child is having identifying strengths amp weaknesses a child is exhibiting identifying foundational knowledge a child must have in order to grasp a concept)bullGoals amp Objectives developmentally appropriate amp tied to your analysis bullInstructional SequencebullRationale for your Instructional SequencebullMaterialsTech you might use (including rationale for its use)
Assessment Center Tips (continued)
4) 30 minutes per question My suggestion ndash use all 30 minutes
6) You can answer different parts of a question in what order you please (ie you can read through the entire question before answering) however be careful not to click the ldquogo to next questionrdquo button until you have thoroughly answered all parts of a question
5) Pace yourself ndash determine how many parts a question has and try to allocate your time accordingly
3) Answer every question amp every part of a question If the question asks for 3 strategies be sure you are providing 3 etc
HousekeepingHomework1) Read over your assessment center exercises assessment at a glance and your scoring rubric (ldquobegin with the end in mindrdquo)
LastLast Study Group Meeting
2) Practice retired prompts and other practice promptshttpedtechbytescompage_id=5
Tonightrsquos Agenda
1) The good the bad the ugly2) Other3) Assessment Center
Assessment Center Prep Tips1) Take the Online Tutorial at httpwwwpearsonvuecomNBPTS You may not be able to download and run the tutorial on school computers 2) Print and review your Scoring Guide from
httpwwwnbptsorgfor_candidatesscoring or from your CD
3) Also print Assessment at a Glance from httpwwwnbptsorgbecome_a_candidateavailable_certificates1choosing_the_right_certiOverview Read the descriptions of and scoring rubrics for the six Assessment Center exercises Each bulleted ldquocharacteristicrdquo within a rubric represents an essential component of that exercise You should expect to be asked a question that closely correlates with every component Each exercise will consist of multiple questions Review the released exercises included in Assessment at a Glance
5) Review the practice exercise prompts included in Assessment at a Glance and then brainstorm possible question topics for all exercises
Assessment Center Prep Tips4) Research the pedagogy and content for other relevant
grade levels and content areas by borrowing teachersrsquo manuals national and state standards and observing classes Remember the Assessment Center exercises will cover the entire age range and content of your certification areapathway
6) Review your responses to practice prompts and have NBCTs and fellow Candidates do so as well Consider the following
Did you complete the exercise within 30 minutes
Did you address all essential components of the exercise
Will the assessor be able to ldquoseerdquo how you incorporate the Standards into your teaching
Did you meet all the criteria established in the scoring rubrics
Did you base your instructional strategies on student assessment information (formal or informal)
Did you consider student curiosities interests and strengths
Are your strategies and activities clearly related to your goals and objectives
Do you demonstrate appropriate content knowledge
Assessment Center Prep Tips
7) Before time expires make sure you have addressed all portions of the exercise Once time expires for a particular exercise you wonrsquot be able to return to it
8) Wait until your 30 minutes have expired and the expiration of time will take you to the next exercise automatically If you happen to finish early and have carefully reviewed your entire response take a rest for the remainder of the time period
Assessment Center Prep Tips
Practice (Literacy ndash ECMCLRLA)Literacy Exercise
Jane Doe knows some basic sight words She uses phonetic cues of the beginning sounds of words but often does not use phonetic cues for the other sounds in words She doesnrsquot recognize words she has sounded out previously in the passage She doesnrsquot self-correct if what she is reading does not make sense Her oral reading fluency is below grade-level She writes simple patterned sentences but does not use descriptive words Jane is interested in animals and often chooses chapter books during free reading time even though she cannot read these books
1) Identify two strengths you can build on to remediate Janersquos weaknesses
2) Explain why you have chosen to build on these strengths
3) State your goal for Jane and plan an appropriate strategy to improve her reading skills
4) Identify two resources or materials and provide a rationale for choosing these resources or materials to improve Janersquos reading skills
Practice (LRLA)Stimulus
Examine the student prompt student writing sample and teacher transcript of student writing below
Student PromptA student was asked to write about the following
What can the boy in the story do in the fallStudent Writing Sample
Teacher Transcript of Student WritingHe can fly a kite
1) Analyze one area of strength and one area of weakness Provide examples from the student writing sample to support your analysis
2) Describe in detail the developmental characteristics of this writing samplea) Explain two developmentally appropriate and effective instructional strategies to further the studentrsquos skill in writing development
b) Provide a rationale for how each of the two strategies is connected to the stated strength or weakness
Practice (MC Gen)Scenario
Assume that you are the teacher of a group of sixth-grade students Among the members of your class is the following student
Student ProfileMarissa is a popular 11-year-old student who is a perfectionist She is a straight A
student who puts tremendous pressure on herself She has recently lost weight Yet you hear her complain about being fat You rarely see her eating at lunchtime The
girls in the class look up to her and she often talks about the boys calling her at home
1) Identify the physical mentalemotional and social needs of the student profiled
2) What three steps would you take to address the needs (physical mental emotional and social) of the student individually as well as with the entire class Include any resources activities andor support persons you would use
3) Why are these steps appropriate to meeting the needs of the student Make sure to address the physical mentalemotional and social well-being of the student
Practice (Math -- EC Gen)Stimulus
A kindergarten student is having difficulty with a mathematical concept
1) Identify the mathematical misconceptiondifficulty of this student work sample2) What fundamental concepts are prerequisites for this student at this grade level in order to learn this skill3) Based on real-world applications state your goal for an instructional strategy or learning experience to help this student Plan a learning experience or instructional strategy based on this goal that would further the studentrsquos understanding of this mathematical concept
4) What materials would you use to teach this mathematical concept to this child Provide a rationale for your choice of materials
Practice (ENS)Stimulus
You will find all of the following below1048707 The name of a topic area in science
1048707 A brief description of a student1048707 Question(s) the student described has asked you about the topic area
Topic area Biology plant growthStudent 8 years old IQ of 60 legally blind
Questions What makes plants growHow much does a plant grow each day
1) a) Discuss the science concept that would answer the studentrsquos questionsb) Discuss the mathematics concept that would answer the studentrsquos questions
2) Describe one integrated science and mathematics activity that would clearly engage all students in learning these concepts
3) Describe two specific modificationsadaptations you would make to this activity for the given student Explain what the student will be doing and how the modificationsadaptations will promote the given studentrsquos learning of the science and mathematics concepts in the topic area
Practice (Social Studies ndash MCEC)Scenario
Your third-grade class is studying the impact of scarcity on the production distribution and consumption of
goods and services
1) Plan an instructional sequence including multiple instructional strategies related to this concept
2) Include at least three developmentally appropriate and focused learning objectives
3) Discuss appropriate assessment strategies Assess both prior knowledge and student learning during this unit
4) Describe appropriate instructional materials and resources (and the rationale for choosing these materials and resources)
Practice (Science ndash ECMC)Scenario Your third grade students are beginning a unit study to build an understanding of the form and function of
the skeletal and muscle systems of the human body 1) What ldquoBig Ideardquo in Science will you choose to teach this topic Explain a rationale for choosing this Big Idea
2) Describe an inquiry activity you will develop to further student understanding of the scientific concept addressed
3) State your goals for student learning teacher input the tools technology and materials you will use
4) Explain your rationale for the choice of tools technology and materials you will use
Practice (ENL)Scenario
In their mainstream literature class your fourth-grade ESL students are studying the book Little House in the Big Woods The current chapter of their book is called ldquoTwo
Big Bearsrdquo
TextldquoTwo Big Bearsrdquo
In the Big Woods the snow was beginning to thaw Bits of it dropped from the branches of the trees and made little holes in the softening snow banks below At noon all the big icicles along the eaves of the little house quivered and sparkled in the sunshine and drops of water hung trembling at their tips Pa said he must go to town to trade the furs of the wild animals he had been trapping all winter So one evening he made a big bundle of them There were so many furs that when they were packed tightly and tied together they made a bundle almost as big as Pa
1) Given the preceding text identify and explain four strategiesactivities that would support the development of studentsrsquo proficiencies in listening speaking reading and writing Identify one strategyactivity for each of the four domains making specific reference to the text provided in this exercise
2) Give a rationale that supports the use of each strategyactivity
Assessment Center Tips1) You ldquoliverdquo in the world of the hypothetical put aside any ldquorestrictionsrdquo you may currently have and dream grandiose dreams2) Assessment center question may include the
following componentsbullAnalysis of a studentrsquos current level of performanceproficiency (ie identifying misconceptionserrors a child is having identifying strengths amp weaknesses a child is exhibiting identifying foundational knowledge a child must have in order to grasp a concept)bullGoals amp Objectives developmentally appropriate amp tied to your analysis bullInstructional SequencebullRationale for your Instructional SequencebullMaterialsTech you might use (including rationale for its use)
Assessment Center Tips (continued)
4) 30 minutes per question My suggestion ndash use all 30 minutes
6) You can answer different parts of a question in what order you please (ie you can read through the entire question before answering) however be careful not to click the ldquogo to next questionrdquo button until you have thoroughly answered all parts of a question
5) Pace yourself ndash determine how many parts a question has and try to allocate your time accordingly
3) Answer every question amp every part of a question If the question asks for 3 strategies be sure you are providing 3 etc
HousekeepingHomework1) Read over your assessment center exercises assessment at a glance and your scoring rubric (ldquobegin with the end in mindrdquo)
LastLast Study Group Meeting
2) Practice retired prompts and other practice promptshttpedtechbytescompage_id=5
Assessment Center Prep Tips1) Take the Online Tutorial at httpwwwpearsonvuecomNBPTS You may not be able to download and run the tutorial on school computers 2) Print and review your Scoring Guide from
httpwwwnbptsorgfor_candidatesscoring or from your CD
3) Also print Assessment at a Glance from httpwwwnbptsorgbecome_a_candidateavailable_certificates1choosing_the_right_certiOverview Read the descriptions of and scoring rubrics for the six Assessment Center exercises Each bulleted ldquocharacteristicrdquo within a rubric represents an essential component of that exercise You should expect to be asked a question that closely correlates with every component Each exercise will consist of multiple questions Review the released exercises included in Assessment at a Glance
5) Review the practice exercise prompts included in Assessment at a Glance and then brainstorm possible question topics for all exercises
Assessment Center Prep Tips4) Research the pedagogy and content for other relevant
grade levels and content areas by borrowing teachersrsquo manuals national and state standards and observing classes Remember the Assessment Center exercises will cover the entire age range and content of your certification areapathway
6) Review your responses to practice prompts and have NBCTs and fellow Candidates do so as well Consider the following
Did you complete the exercise within 30 minutes
Did you address all essential components of the exercise
Will the assessor be able to ldquoseerdquo how you incorporate the Standards into your teaching
Did you meet all the criteria established in the scoring rubrics
Did you base your instructional strategies on student assessment information (formal or informal)
Did you consider student curiosities interests and strengths
Are your strategies and activities clearly related to your goals and objectives
Do you demonstrate appropriate content knowledge
Assessment Center Prep Tips
7) Before time expires make sure you have addressed all portions of the exercise Once time expires for a particular exercise you wonrsquot be able to return to it
8) Wait until your 30 minutes have expired and the expiration of time will take you to the next exercise automatically If you happen to finish early and have carefully reviewed your entire response take a rest for the remainder of the time period
Assessment Center Prep Tips
Practice (Literacy ndash ECMCLRLA)Literacy Exercise
Jane Doe knows some basic sight words She uses phonetic cues of the beginning sounds of words but often does not use phonetic cues for the other sounds in words She doesnrsquot recognize words she has sounded out previously in the passage She doesnrsquot self-correct if what she is reading does not make sense Her oral reading fluency is below grade-level She writes simple patterned sentences but does not use descriptive words Jane is interested in animals and often chooses chapter books during free reading time even though she cannot read these books
1) Identify two strengths you can build on to remediate Janersquos weaknesses
2) Explain why you have chosen to build on these strengths
3) State your goal for Jane and plan an appropriate strategy to improve her reading skills
4) Identify two resources or materials and provide a rationale for choosing these resources or materials to improve Janersquos reading skills
Practice (LRLA)Stimulus
Examine the student prompt student writing sample and teacher transcript of student writing below
Student PromptA student was asked to write about the following
What can the boy in the story do in the fallStudent Writing Sample
Teacher Transcript of Student WritingHe can fly a kite
1) Analyze one area of strength and one area of weakness Provide examples from the student writing sample to support your analysis
2) Describe in detail the developmental characteristics of this writing samplea) Explain two developmentally appropriate and effective instructional strategies to further the studentrsquos skill in writing development
b) Provide a rationale for how each of the two strategies is connected to the stated strength or weakness
Practice (MC Gen)Scenario
Assume that you are the teacher of a group of sixth-grade students Among the members of your class is the following student
Student ProfileMarissa is a popular 11-year-old student who is a perfectionist She is a straight A
student who puts tremendous pressure on herself She has recently lost weight Yet you hear her complain about being fat You rarely see her eating at lunchtime The
girls in the class look up to her and she often talks about the boys calling her at home
1) Identify the physical mentalemotional and social needs of the student profiled
2) What three steps would you take to address the needs (physical mental emotional and social) of the student individually as well as with the entire class Include any resources activities andor support persons you would use
3) Why are these steps appropriate to meeting the needs of the student Make sure to address the physical mentalemotional and social well-being of the student
Practice (Math -- EC Gen)Stimulus
A kindergarten student is having difficulty with a mathematical concept
1) Identify the mathematical misconceptiondifficulty of this student work sample2) What fundamental concepts are prerequisites for this student at this grade level in order to learn this skill3) Based on real-world applications state your goal for an instructional strategy or learning experience to help this student Plan a learning experience or instructional strategy based on this goal that would further the studentrsquos understanding of this mathematical concept
4) What materials would you use to teach this mathematical concept to this child Provide a rationale for your choice of materials
Practice (ENS)Stimulus
You will find all of the following below1048707 The name of a topic area in science
1048707 A brief description of a student1048707 Question(s) the student described has asked you about the topic area
Topic area Biology plant growthStudent 8 years old IQ of 60 legally blind
Questions What makes plants growHow much does a plant grow each day
1) a) Discuss the science concept that would answer the studentrsquos questionsb) Discuss the mathematics concept that would answer the studentrsquos questions
2) Describe one integrated science and mathematics activity that would clearly engage all students in learning these concepts
3) Describe two specific modificationsadaptations you would make to this activity for the given student Explain what the student will be doing and how the modificationsadaptations will promote the given studentrsquos learning of the science and mathematics concepts in the topic area
Practice (Social Studies ndash MCEC)Scenario
Your third-grade class is studying the impact of scarcity on the production distribution and consumption of
goods and services
1) Plan an instructional sequence including multiple instructional strategies related to this concept
2) Include at least three developmentally appropriate and focused learning objectives
3) Discuss appropriate assessment strategies Assess both prior knowledge and student learning during this unit
4) Describe appropriate instructional materials and resources (and the rationale for choosing these materials and resources)
Practice (Science ndash ECMC)Scenario Your third grade students are beginning a unit study to build an understanding of the form and function of
the skeletal and muscle systems of the human body 1) What ldquoBig Ideardquo in Science will you choose to teach this topic Explain a rationale for choosing this Big Idea
2) Describe an inquiry activity you will develop to further student understanding of the scientific concept addressed
3) State your goals for student learning teacher input the tools technology and materials you will use
4) Explain your rationale for the choice of tools technology and materials you will use
Practice (ENL)Scenario
In their mainstream literature class your fourth-grade ESL students are studying the book Little House in the Big Woods The current chapter of their book is called ldquoTwo
Big Bearsrdquo
TextldquoTwo Big Bearsrdquo
In the Big Woods the snow was beginning to thaw Bits of it dropped from the branches of the trees and made little holes in the softening snow banks below At noon all the big icicles along the eaves of the little house quivered and sparkled in the sunshine and drops of water hung trembling at their tips Pa said he must go to town to trade the furs of the wild animals he had been trapping all winter So one evening he made a big bundle of them There were so many furs that when they were packed tightly and tied together they made a bundle almost as big as Pa
1) Given the preceding text identify and explain four strategiesactivities that would support the development of studentsrsquo proficiencies in listening speaking reading and writing Identify one strategyactivity for each of the four domains making specific reference to the text provided in this exercise
2) Give a rationale that supports the use of each strategyactivity
Assessment Center Tips1) You ldquoliverdquo in the world of the hypothetical put aside any ldquorestrictionsrdquo you may currently have and dream grandiose dreams2) Assessment center question may include the
following componentsbullAnalysis of a studentrsquos current level of performanceproficiency (ie identifying misconceptionserrors a child is having identifying strengths amp weaknesses a child is exhibiting identifying foundational knowledge a child must have in order to grasp a concept)bullGoals amp Objectives developmentally appropriate amp tied to your analysis bullInstructional SequencebullRationale for your Instructional SequencebullMaterialsTech you might use (including rationale for its use)
Assessment Center Tips (continued)
4) 30 minutes per question My suggestion ndash use all 30 minutes
6) You can answer different parts of a question in what order you please (ie you can read through the entire question before answering) however be careful not to click the ldquogo to next questionrdquo button until you have thoroughly answered all parts of a question
5) Pace yourself ndash determine how many parts a question has and try to allocate your time accordingly
3) Answer every question amp every part of a question If the question asks for 3 strategies be sure you are providing 3 etc
HousekeepingHomework1) Read over your assessment center exercises assessment at a glance and your scoring rubric (ldquobegin with the end in mindrdquo)
LastLast Study Group Meeting
2) Practice retired prompts and other practice promptshttpedtechbytescompage_id=5
5) Review the practice exercise prompts included in Assessment at a Glance and then brainstorm possible question topics for all exercises
Assessment Center Prep Tips4) Research the pedagogy and content for other relevant
grade levels and content areas by borrowing teachersrsquo manuals national and state standards and observing classes Remember the Assessment Center exercises will cover the entire age range and content of your certification areapathway
6) Review your responses to practice prompts and have NBCTs and fellow Candidates do so as well Consider the following
Did you complete the exercise within 30 minutes
Did you address all essential components of the exercise
Will the assessor be able to ldquoseerdquo how you incorporate the Standards into your teaching
Did you meet all the criteria established in the scoring rubrics
Did you base your instructional strategies on student assessment information (formal or informal)
Did you consider student curiosities interests and strengths
Are your strategies and activities clearly related to your goals and objectives
Do you demonstrate appropriate content knowledge
Assessment Center Prep Tips
7) Before time expires make sure you have addressed all portions of the exercise Once time expires for a particular exercise you wonrsquot be able to return to it
8) Wait until your 30 minutes have expired and the expiration of time will take you to the next exercise automatically If you happen to finish early and have carefully reviewed your entire response take a rest for the remainder of the time period
Assessment Center Prep Tips
Practice (Literacy ndash ECMCLRLA)Literacy Exercise
Jane Doe knows some basic sight words She uses phonetic cues of the beginning sounds of words but often does not use phonetic cues for the other sounds in words She doesnrsquot recognize words she has sounded out previously in the passage She doesnrsquot self-correct if what she is reading does not make sense Her oral reading fluency is below grade-level She writes simple patterned sentences but does not use descriptive words Jane is interested in animals and often chooses chapter books during free reading time even though she cannot read these books
1) Identify two strengths you can build on to remediate Janersquos weaknesses
2) Explain why you have chosen to build on these strengths
3) State your goal for Jane and plan an appropriate strategy to improve her reading skills
4) Identify two resources or materials and provide a rationale for choosing these resources or materials to improve Janersquos reading skills
Practice (LRLA)Stimulus
Examine the student prompt student writing sample and teacher transcript of student writing below
Student PromptA student was asked to write about the following
What can the boy in the story do in the fallStudent Writing Sample
Teacher Transcript of Student WritingHe can fly a kite
1) Analyze one area of strength and one area of weakness Provide examples from the student writing sample to support your analysis
2) Describe in detail the developmental characteristics of this writing samplea) Explain two developmentally appropriate and effective instructional strategies to further the studentrsquos skill in writing development
b) Provide a rationale for how each of the two strategies is connected to the stated strength or weakness
Practice (MC Gen)Scenario
Assume that you are the teacher of a group of sixth-grade students Among the members of your class is the following student
Student ProfileMarissa is a popular 11-year-old student who is a perfectionist She is a straight A
student who puts tremendous pressure on herself She has recently lost weight Yet you hear her complain about being fat You rarely see her eating at lunchtime The
girls in the class look up to her and she often talks about the boys calling her at home
1) Identify the physical mentalemotional and social needs of the student profiled
2) What three steps would you take to address the needs (physical mental emotional and social) of the student individually as well as with the entire class Include any resources activities andor support persons you would use
3) Why are these steps appropriate to meeting the needs of the student Make sure to address the physical mentalemotional and social well-being of the student
Practice (Math -- EC Gen)Stimulus
A kindergarten student is having difficulty with a mathematical concept
1) Identify the mathematical misconceptiondifficulty of this student work sample2) What fundamental concepts are prerequisites for this student at this grade level in order to learn this skill3) Based on real-world applications state your goal for an instructional strategy or learning experience to help this student Plan a learning experience or instructional strategy based on this goal that would further the studentrsquos understanding of this mathematical concept
4) What materials would you use to teach this mathematical concept to this child Provide a rationale for your choice of materials
Practice (ENS)Stimulus
You will find all of the following below1048707 The name of a topic area in science
1048707 A brief description of a student1048707 Question(s) the student described has asked you about the topic area
Topic area Biology plant growthStudent 8 years old IQ of 60 legally blind
Questions What makes plants growHow much does a plant grow each day
1) a) Discuss the science concept that would answer the studentrsquos questionsb) Discuss the mathematics concept that would answer the studentrsquos questions
2) Describe one integrated science and mathematics activity that would clearly engage all students in learning these concepts
3) Describe two specific modificationsadaptations you would make to this activity for the given student Explain what the student will be doing and how the modificationsadaptations will promote the given studentrsquos learning of the science and mathematics concepts in the topic area
Practice (Social Studies ndash MCEC)Scenario
Your third-grade class is studying the impact of scarcity on the production distribution and consumption of
goods and services
1) Plan an instructional sequence including multiple instructional strategies related to this concept
2) Include at least three developmentally appropriate and focused learning objectives
3) Discuss appropriate assessment strategies Assess both prior knowledge and student learning during this unit
4) Describe appropriate instructional materials and resources (and the rationale for choosing these materials and resources)
Practice (Science ndash ECMC)Scenario Your third grade students are beginning a unit study to build an understanding of the form and function of
the skeletal and muscle systems of the human body 1) What ldquoBig Ideardquo in Science will you choose to teach this topic Explain a rationale for choosing this Big Idea
2) Describe an inquiry activity you will develop to further student understanding of the scientific concept addressed
3) State your goals for student learning teacher input the tools technology and materials you will use
4) Explain your rationale for the choice of tools technology and materials you will use
Practice (ENL)Scenario
In their mainstream literature class your fourth-grade ESL students are studying the book Little House in the Big Woods The current chapter of their book is called ldquoTwo
Big Bearsrdquo
TextldquoTwo Big Bearsrdquo
In the Big Woods the snow was beginning to thaw Bits of it dropped from the branches of the trees and made little holes in the softening snow banks below At noon all the big icicles along the eaves of the little house quivered and sparkled in the sunshine and drops of water hung trembling at their tips Pa said he must go to town to trade the furs of the wild animals he had been trapping all winter So one evening he made a big bundle of them There were so many furs that when they were packed tightly and tied together they made a bundle almost as big as Pa
1) Given the preceding text identify and explain four strategiesactivities that would support the development of studentsrsquo proficiencies in listening speaking reading and writing Identify one strategyactivity for each of the four domains making specific reference to the text provided in this exercise
2) Give a rationale that supports the use of each strategyactivity
Assessment Center Tips1) You ldquoliverdquo in the world of the hypothetical put aside any ldquorestrictionsrdquo you may currently have and dream grandiose dreams2) Assessment center question may include the
following componentsbullAnalysis of a studentrsquos current level of performanceproficiency (ie identifying misconceptionserrors a child is having identifying strengths amp weaknesses a child is exhibiting identifying foundational knowledge a child must have in order to grasp a concept)bullGoals amp Objectives developmentally appropriate amp tied to your analysis bullInstructional SequencebullRationale for your Instructional SequencebullMaterialsTech you might use (including rationale for its use)
Assessment Center Tips (continued)
4) 30 minutes per question My suggestion ndash use all 30 minutes
6) You can answer different parts of a question in what order you please (ie you can read through the entire question before answering) however be careful not to click the ldquogo to next questionrdquo button until you have thoroughly answered all parts of a question
5) Pace yourself ndash determine how many parts a question has and try to allocate your time accordingly
3) Answer every question amp every part of a question If the question asks for 3 strategies be sure you are providing 3 etc
HousekeepingHomework1) Read over your assessment center exercises assessment at a glance and your scoring rubric (ldquobegin with the end in mindrdquo)
LastLast Study Group Meeting
2) Practice retired prompts and other practice promptshttpedtechbytescompage_id=5
6) Review your responses to practice prompts and have NBCTs and fellow Candidates do so as well Consider the following
Did you complete the exercise within 30 minutes
Did you address all essential components of the exercise
Will the assessor be able to ldquoseerdquo how you incorporate the Standards into your teaching
Did you meet all the criteria established in the scoring rubrics
Did you base your instructional strategies on student assessment information (formal or informal)
Did you consider student curiosities interests and strengths
Are your strategies and activities clearly related to your goals and objectives
Do you demonstrate appropriate content knowledge
Assessment Center Prep Tips
7) Before time expires make sure you have addressed all portions of the exercise Once time expires for a particular exercise you wonrsquot be able to return to it
8) Wait until your 30 minutes have expired and the expiration of time will take you to the next exercise automatically If you happen to finish early and have carefully reviewed your entire response take a rest for the remainder of the time period
Assessment Center Prep Tips
Practice (Literacy ndash ECMCLRLA)Literacy Exercise
Jane Doe knows some basic sight words She uses phonetic cues of the beginning sounds of words but often does not use phonetic cues for the other sounds in words She doesnrsquot recognize words she has sounded out previously in the passage She doesnrsquot self-correct if what she is reading does not make sense Her oral reading fluency is below grade-level She writes simple patterned sentences but does not use descriptive words Jane is interested in animals and often chooses chapter books during free reading time even though she cannot read these books
1) Identify two strengths you can build on to remediate Janersquos weaknesses
2) Explain why you have chosen to build on these strengths
3) State your goal for Jane and plan an appropriate strategy to improve her reading skills
4) Identify two resources or materials and provide a rationale for choosing these resources or materials to improve Janersquos reading skills
Practice (LRLA)Stimulus
Examine the student prompt student writing sample and teacher transcript of student writing below
Student PromptA student was asked to write about the following
What can the boy in the story do in the fallStudent Writing Sample
Teacher Transcript of Student WritingHe can fly a kite
1) Analyze one area of strength and one area of weakness Provide examples from the student writing sample to support your analysis
2) Describe in detail the developmental characteristics of this writing samplea) Explain two developmentally appropriate and effective instructional strategies to further the studentrsquos skill in writing development
b) Provide a rationale for how each of the two strategies is connected to the stated strength or weakness
Practice (MC Gen)Scenario
Assume that you are the teacher of a group of sixth-grade students Among the members of your class is the following student
Student ProfileMarissa is a popular 11-year-old student who is a perfectionist She is a straight A
student who puts tremendous pressure on herself She has recently lost weight Yet you hear her complain about being fat You rarely see her eating at lunchtime The
girls in the class look up to her and she often talks about the boys calling her at home
1) Identify the physical mentalemotional and social needs of the student profiled
2) What three steps would you take to address the needs (physical mental emotional and social) of the student individually as well as with the entire class Include any resources activities andor support persons you would use
3) Why are these steps appropriate to meeting the needs of the student Make sure to address the physical mentalemotional and social well-being of the student
Practice (Math -- EC Gen)Stimulus
A kindergarten student is having difficulty with a mathematical concept
1) Identify the mathematical misconceptiondifficulty of this student work sample2) What fundamental concepts are prerequisites for this student at this grade level in order to learn this skill3) Based on real-world applications state your goal for an instructional strategy or learning experience to help this student Plan a learning experience or instructional strategy based on this goal that would further the studentrsquos understanding of this mathematical concept
4) What materials would you use to teach this mathematical concept to this child Provide a rationale for your choice of materials
Practice (ENS)Stimulus
You will find all of the following below1048707 The name of a topic area in science
1048707 A brief description of a student1048707 Question(s) the student described has asked you about the topic area
Topic area Biology plant growthStudent 8 years old IQ of 60 legally blind
Questions What makes plants growHow much does a plant grow each day
1) a) Discuss the science concept that would answer the studentrsquos questionsb) Discuss the mathematics concept that would answer the studentrsquos questions
2) Describe one integrated science and mathematics activity that would clearly engage all students in learning these concepts
3) Describe two specific modificationsadaptations you would make to this activity for the given student Explain what the student will be doing and how the modificationsadaptations will promote the given studentrsquos learning of the science and mathematics concepts in the topic area
Practice (Social Studies ndash MCEC)Scenario
Your third-grade class is studying the impact of scarcity on the production distribution and consumption of
goods and services
1) Plan an instructional sequence including multiple instructional strategies related to this concept
2) Include at least three developmentally appropriate and focused learning objectives
3) Discuss appropriate assessment strategies Assess both prior knowledge and student learning during this unit
4) Describe appropriate instructional materials and resources (and the rationale for choosing these materials and resources)
Practice (Science ndash ECMC)Scenario Your third grade students are beginning a unit study to build an understanding of the form and function of
the skeletal and muscle systems of the human body 1) What ldquoBig Ideardquo in Science will you choose to teach this topic Explain a rationale for choosing this Big Idea
2) Describe an inquiry activity you will develop to further student understanding of the scientific concept addressed
3) State your goals for student learning teacher input the tools technology and materials you will use
4) Explain your rationale for the choice of tools technology and materials you will use
Practice (ENL)Scenario
In their mainstream literature class your fourth-grade ESL students are studying the book Little House in the Big Woods The current chapter of their book is called ldquoTwo
Big Bearsrdquo
TextldquoTwo Big Bearsrdquo
In the Big Woods the snow was beginning to thaw Bits of it dropped from the branches of the trees and made little holes in the softening snow banks below At noon all the big icicles along the eaves of the little house quivered and sparkled in the sunshine and drops of water hung trembling at their tips Pa said he must go to town to trade the furs of the wild animals he had been trapping all winter So one evening he made a big bundle of them There were so many furs that when they were packed tightly and tied together they made a bundle almost as big as Pa
1) Given the preceding text identify and explain four strategiesactivities that would support the development of studentsrsquo proficiencies in listening speaking reading and writing Identify one strategyactivity for each of the four domains making specific reference to the text provided in this exercise
2) Give a rationale that supports the use of each strategyactivity
Assessment Center Tips1) You ldquoliverdquo in the world of the hypothetical put aside any ldquorestrictionsrdquo you may currently have and dream grandiose dreams2) Assessment center question may include the
following componentsbullAnalysis of a studentrsquos current level of performanceproficiency (ie identifying misconceptionserrors a child is having identifying strengths amp weaknesses a child is exhibiting identifying foundational knowledge a child must have in order to grasp a concept)bullGoals amp Objectives developmentally appropriate amp tied to your analysis bullInstructional SequencebullRationale for your Instructional SequencebullMaterialsTech you might use (including rationale for its use)
Assessment Center Tips (continued)
4) 30 minutes per question My suggestion ndash use all 30 minutes
6) You can answer different parts of a question in what order you please (ie you can read through the entire question before answering) however be careful not to click the ldquogo to next questionrdquo button until you have thoroughly answered all parts of a question
5) Pace yourself ndash determine how many parts a question has and try to allocate your time accordingly
3) Answer every question amp every part of a question If the question asks for 3 strategies be sure you are providing 3 etc
HousekeepingHomework1) Read over your assessment center exercises assessment at a glance and your scoring rubric (ldquobegin with the end in mindrdquo)
LastLast Study Group Meeting
2) Practice retired prompts and other practice promptshttpedtechbytescompage_id=5
7) Before time expires make sure you have addressed all portions of the exercise Once time expires for a particular exercise you wonrsquot be able to return to it
8) Wait until your 30 minutes have expired and the expiration of time will take you to the next exercise automatically If you happen to finish early and have carefully reviewed your entire response take a rest for the remainder of the time period
Assessment Center Prep Tips
Practice (Literacy ndash ECMCLRLA)Literacy Exercise
Jane Doe knows some basic sight words She uses phonetic cues of the beginning sounds of words but often does not use phonetic cues for the other sounds in words She doesnrsquot recognize words she has sounded out previously in the passage She doesnrsquot self-correct if what she is reading does not make sense Her oral reading fluency is below grade-level She writes simple patterned sentences but does not use descriptive words Jane is interested in animals and often chooses chapter books during free reading time even though she cannot read these books
1) Identify two strengths you can build on to remediate Janersquos weaknesses
2) Explain why you have chosen to build on these strengths
3) State your goal for Jane and plan an appropriate strategy to improve her reading skills
4) Identify two resources or materials and provide a rationale for choosing these resources or materials to improve Janersquos reading skills
Practice (LRLA)Stimulus
Examine the student prompt student writing sample and teacher transcript of student writing below
Student PromptA student was asked to write about the following
What can the boy in the story do in the fallStudent Writing Sample
Teacher Transcript of Student WritingHe can fly a kite
1) Analyze one area of strength and one area of weakness Provide examples from the student writing sample to support your analysis
2) Describe in detail the developmental characteristics of this writing samplea) Explain two developmentally appropriate and effective instructional strategies to further the studentrsquos skill in writing development
b) Provide a rationale for how each of the two strategies is connected to the stated strength or weakness
Practice (MC Gen)Scenario
Assume that you are the teacher of a group of sixth-grade students Among the members of your class is the following student
Student ProfileMarissa is a popular 11-year-old student who is a perfectionist She is a straight A
student who puts tremendous pressure on herself She has recently lost weight Yet you hear her complain about being fat You rarely see her eating at lunchtime The
girls in the class look up to her and she often talks about the boys calling her at home
1) Identify the physical mentalemotional and social needs of the student profiled
2) What three steps would you take to address the needs (physical mental emotional and social) of the student individually as well as with the entire class Include any resources activities andor support persons you would use
3) Why are these steps appropriate to meeting the needs of the student Make sure to address the physical mentalemotional and social well-being of the student
Practice (Math -- EC Gen)Stimulus
A kindergarten student is having difficulty with a mathematical concept
1) Identify the mathematical misconceptiondifficulty of this student work sample2) What fundamental concepts are prerequisites for this student at this grade level in order to learn this skill3) Based on real-world applications state your goal for an instructional strategy or learning experience to help this student Plan a learning experience or instructional strategy based on this goal that would further the studentrsquos understanding of this mathematical concept
4) What materials would you use to teach this mathematical concept to this child Provide a rationale for your choice of materials
Practice (ENS)Stimulus
You will find all of the following below1048707 The name of a topic area in science
1048707 A brief description of a student1048707 Question(s) the student described has asked you about the topic area
Topic area Biology plant growthStudent 8 years old IQ of 60 legally blind
Questions What makes plants growHow much does a plant grow each day
1) a) Discuss the science concept that would answer the studentrsquos questionsb) Discuss the mathematics concept that would answer the studentrsquos questions
2) Describe one integrated science and mathematics activity that would clearly engage all students in learning these concepts
3) Describe two specific modificationsadaptations you would make to this activity for the given student Explain what the student will be doing and how the modificationsadaptations will promote the given studentrsquos learning of the science and mathematics concepts in the topic area
Practice (Social Studies ndash MCEC)Scenario
Your third-grade class is studying the impact of scarcity on the production distribution and consumption of
goods and services
1) Plan an instructional sequence including multiple instructional strategies related to this concept
2) Include at least three developmentally appropriate and focused learning objectives
3) Discuss appropriate assessment strategies Assess both prior knowledge and student learning during this unit
4) Describe appropriate instructional materials and resources (and the rationale for choosing these materials and resources)
Practice (Science ndash ECMC)Scenario Your third grade students are beginning a unit study to build an understanding of the form and function of
the skeletal and muscle systems of the human body 1) What ldquoBig Ideardquo in Science will you choose to teach this topic Explain a rationale for choosing this Big Idea
2) Describe an inquiry activity you will develop to further student understanding of the scientific concept addressed
3) State your goals for student learning teacher input the tools technology and materials you will use
4) Explain your rationale for the choice of tools technology and materials you will use
Practice (ENL)Scenario
In their mainstream literature class your fourth-grade ESL students are studying the book Little House in the Big Woods The current chapter of their book is called ldquoTwo
Big Bearsrdquo
TextldquoTwo Big Bearsrdquo
In the Big Woods the snow was beginning to thaw Bits of it dropped from the branches of the trees and made little holes in the softening snow banks below At noon all the big icicles along the eaves of the little house quivered and sparkled in the sunshine and drops of water hung trembling at their tips Pa said he must go to town to trade the furs of the wild animals he had been trapping all winter So one evening he made a big bundle of them There were so many furs that when they were packed tightly and tied together they made a bundle almost as big as Pa
1) Given the preceding text identify and explain four strategiesactivities that would support the development of studentsrsquo proficiencies in listening speaking reading and writing Identify one strategyactivity for each of the four domains making specific reference to the text provided in this exercise
2) Give a rationale that supports the use of each strategyactivity
Assessment Center Tips1) You ldquoliverdquo in the world of the hypothetical put aside any ldquorestrictionsrdquo you may currently have and dream grandiose dreams2) Assessment center question may include the
following componentsbullAnalysis of a studentrsquos current level of performanceproficiency (ie identifying misconceptionserrors a child is having identifying strengths amp weaknesses a child is exhibiting identifying foundational knowledge a child must have in order to grasp a concept)bullGoals amp Objectives developmentally appropriate amp tied to your analysis bullInstructional SequencebullRationale for your Instructional SequencebullMaterialsTech you might use (including rationale for its use)
Assessment Center Tips (continued)
4) 30 minutes per question My suggestion ndash use all 30 minutes
6) You can answer different parts of a question in what order you please (ie you can read through the entire question before answering) however be careful not to click the ldquogo to next questionrdquo button until you have thoroughly answered all parts of a question
5) Pace yourself ndash determine how many parts a question has and try to allocate your time accordingly
3) Answer every question amp every part of a question If the question asks for 3 strategies be sure you are providing 3 etc
HousekeepingHomework1) Read over your assessment center exercises assessment at a glance and your scoring rubric (ldquobegin with the end in mindrdquo)
LastLast Study Group Meeting
2) Practice retired prompts and other practice promptshttpedtechbytescompage_id=5
Practice (Literacy ndash ECMCLRLA)Literacy Exercise
Jane Doe knows some basic sight words She uses phonetic cues of the beginning sounds of words but often does not use phonetic cues for the other sounds in words She doesnrsquot recognize words she has sounded out previously in the passage She doesnrsquot self-correct if what she is reading does not make sense Her oral reading fluency is below grade-level She writes simple patterned sentences but does not use descriptive words Jane is interested in animals and often chooses chapter books during free reading time even though she cannot read these books
1) Identify two strengths you can build on to remediate Janersquos weaknesses
2) Explain why you have chosen to build on these strengths
3) State your goal for Jane and plan an appropriate strategy to improve her reading skills
4) Identify two resources or materials and provide a rationale for choosing these resources or materials to improve Janersquos reading skills
Practice (LRLA)Stimulus
Examine the student prompt student writing sample and teacher transcript of student writing below
Student PromptA student was asked to write about the following
What can the boy in the story do in the fallStudent Writing Sample
Teacher Transcript of Student WritingHe can fly a kite
1) Analyze one area of strength and one area of weakness Provide examples from the student writing sample to support your analysis
2) Describe in detail the developmental characteristics of this writing samplea) Explain two developmentally appropriate and effective instructional strategies to further the studentrsquos skill in writing development
b) Provide a rationale for how each of the two strategies is connected to the stated strength or weakness
Practice (MC Gen)Scenario
Assume that you are the teacher of a group of sixth-grade students Among the members of your class is the following student
Student ProfileMarissa is a popular 11-year-old student who is a perfectionist She is a straight A
student who puts tremendous pressure on herself She has recently lost weight Yet you hear her complain about being fat You rarely see her eating at lunchtime The
girls in the class look up to her and she often talks about the boys calling her at home
1) Identify the physical mentalemotional and social needs of the student profiled
2) What three steps would you take to address the needs (physical mental emotional and social) of the student individually as well as with the entire class Include any resources activities andor support persons you would use
3) Why are these steps appropriate to meeting the needs of the student Make sure to address the physical mentalemotional and social well-being of the student
Practice (Math -- EC Gen)Stimulus
A kindergarten student is having difficulty with a mathematical concept
1) Identify the mathematical misconceptiondifficulty of this student work sample2) What fundamental concepts are prerequisites for this student at this grade level in order to learn this skill3) Based on real-world applications state your goal for an instructional strategy or learning experience to help this student Plan a learning experience or instructional strategy based on this goal that would further the studentrsquos understanding of this mathematical concept
4) What materials would you use to teach this mathematical concept to this child Provide a rationale for your choice of materials
Practice (ENS)Stimulus
You will find all of the following below1048707 The name of a topic area in science
1048707 A brief description of a student1048707 Question(s) the student described has asked you about the topic area
Topic area Biology plant growthStudent 8 years old IQ of 60 legally blind
Questions What makes plants growHow much does a plant grow each day
1) a) Discuss the science concept that would answer the studentrsquos questionsb) Discuss the mathematics concept that would answer the studentrsquos questions
2) Describe one integrated science and mathematics activity that would clearly engage all students in learning these concepts
3) Describe two specific modificationsadaptations you would make to this activity for the given student Explain what the student will be doing and how the modificationsadaptations will promote the given studentrsquos learning of the science and mathematics concepts in the topic area
Practice (Social Studies ndash MCEC)Scenario
Your third-grade class is studying the impact of scarcity on the production distribution and consumption of
goods and services
1) Plan an instructional sequence including multiple instructional strategies related to this concept
2) Include at least three developmentally appropriate and focused learning objectives
3) Discuss appropriate assessment strategies Assess both prior knowledge and student learning during this unit
4) Describe appropriate instructional materials and resources (and the rationale for choosing these materials and resources)
Practice (Science ndash ECMC)Scenario Your third grade students are beginning a unit study to build an understanding of the form and function of
the skeletal and muscle systems of the human body 1) What ldquoBig Ideardquo in Science will you choose to teach this topic Explain a rationale for choosing this Big Idea
2) Describe an inquiry activity you will develop to further student understanding of the scientific concept addressed
3) State your goals for student learning teacher input the tools technology and materials you will use
4) Explain your rationale for the choice of tools technology and materials you will use
Practice (ENL)Scenario
In their mainstream literature class your fourth-grade ESL students are studying the book Little House in the Big Woods The current chapter of their book is called ldquoTwo
Big Bearsrdquo
TextldquoTwo Big Bearsrdquo
In the Big Woods the snow was beginning to thaw Bits of it dropped from the branches of the trees and made little holes in the softening snow banks below At noon all the big icicles along the eaves of the little house quivered and sparkled in the sunshine and drops of water hung trembling at their tips Pa said he must go to town to trade the furs of the wild animals he had been trapping all winter So one evening he made a big bundle of them There were so many furs that when they were packed tightly and tied together they made a bundle almost as big as Pa
1) Given the preceding text identify and explain four strategiesactivities that would support the development of studentsrsquo proficiencies in listening speaking reading and writing Identify one strategyactivity for each of the four domains making specific reference to the text provided in this exercise
2) Give a rationale that supports the use of each strategyactivity
Assessment Center Tips1) You ldquoliverdquo in the world of the hypothetical put aside any ldquorestrictionsrdquo you may currently have and dream grandiose dreams2) Assessment center question may include the
following componentsbullAnalysis of a studentrsquos current level of performanceproficiency (ie identifying misconceptionserrors a child is having identifying strengths amp weaknesses a child is exhibiting identifying foundational knowledge a child must have in order to grasp a concept)bullGoals amp Objectives developmentally appropriate amp tied to your analysis bullInstructional SequencebullRationale for your Instructional SequencebullMaterialsTech you might use (including rationale for its use)
Assessment Center Tips (continued)
4) 30 minutes per question My suggestion ndash use all 30 minutes
6) You can answer different parts of a question in what order you please (ie you can read through the entire question before answering) however be careful not to click the ldquogo to next questionrdquo button until you have thoroughly answered all parts of a question
5) Pace yourself ndash determine how many parts a question has and try to allocate your time accordingly
3) Answer every question amp every part of a question If the question asks for 3 strategies be sure you are providing 3 etc
HousekeepingHomework1) Read over your assessment center exercises assessment at a glance and your scoring rubric (ldquobegin with the end in mindrdquo)
LastLast Study Group Meeting
2) Practice retired prompts and other practice promptshttpedtechbytescompage_id=5
Practice (LRLA)Stimulus
Examine the student prompt student writing sample and teacher transcript of student writing below
Student PromptA student was asked to write about the following
What can the boy in the story do in the fallStudent Writing Sample
Teacher Transcript of Student WritingHe can fly a kite
1) Analyze one area of strength and one area of weakness Provide examples from the student writing sample to support your analysis
2) Describe in detail the developmental characteristics of this writing samplea) Explain two developmentally appropriate and effective instructional strategies to further the studentrsquos skill in writing development
b) Provide a rationale for how each of the two strategies is connected to the stated strength or weakness
Practice (MC Gen)Scenario
Assume that you are the teacher of a group of sixth-grade students Among the members of your class is the following student
Student ProfileMarissa is a popular 11-year-old student who is a perfectionist She is a straight A
student who puts tremendous pressure on herself She has recently lost weight Yet you hear her complain about being fat You rarely see her eating at lunchtime The
girls in the class look up to her and she often talks about the boys calling her at home
1) Identify the physical mentalemotional and social needs of the student profiled
2) What three steps would you take to address the needs (physical mental emotional and social) of the student individually as well as with the entire class Include any resources activities andor support persons you would use
3) Why are these steps appropriate to meeting the needs of the student Make sure to address the physical mentalemotional and social well-being of the student
Practice (Math -- EC Gen)Stimulus
A kindergarten student is having difficulty with a mathematical concept
1) Identify the mathematical misconceptiondifficulty of this student work sample2) What fundamental concepts are prerequisites for this student at this grade level in order to learn this skill3) Based on real-world applications state your goal for an instructional strategy or learning experience to help this student Plan a learning experience or instructional strategy based on this goal that would further the studentrsquos understanding of this mathematical concept
4) What materials would you use to teach this mathematical concept to this child Provide a rationale for your choice of materials
Practice (ENS)Stimulus
You will find all of the following below1048707 The name of a topic area in science
1048707 A brief description of a student1048707 Question(s) the student described has asked you about the topic area
Topic area Biology plant growthStudent 8 years old IQ of 60 legally blind
Questions What makes plants growHow much does a plant grow each day
1) a) Discuss the science concept that would answer the studentrsquos questionsb) Discuss the mathematics concept that would answer the studentrsquos questions
2) Describe one integrated science and mathematics activity that would clearly engage all students in learning these concepts
3) Describe two specific modificationsadaptations you would make to this activity for the given student Explain what the student will be doing and how the modificationsadaptations will promote the given studentrsquos learning of the science and mathematics concepts in the topic area
Practice (Social Studies ndash MCEC)Scenario
Your third-grade class is studying the impact of scarcity on the production distribution and consumption of
goods and services
1) Plan an instructional sequence including multiple instructional strategies related to this concept
2) Include at least three developmentally appropriate and focused learning objectives
3) Discuss appropriate assessment strategies Assess both prior knowledge and student learning during this unit
4) Describe appropriate instructional materials and resources (and the rationale for choosing these materials and resources)
Practice (Science ndash ECMC)Scenario Your third grade students are beginning a unit study to build an understanding of the form and function of
the skeletal and muscle systems of the human body 1) What ldquoBig Ideardquo in Science will you choose to teach this topic Explain a rationale for choosing this Big Idea
2) Describe an inquiry activity you will develop to further student understanding of the scientific concept addressed
3) State your goals for student learning teacher input the tools technology and materials you will use
4) Explain your rationale for the choice of tools technology and materials you will use
Practice (ENL)Scenario
In their mainstream literature class your fourth-grade ESL students are studying the book Little House in the Big Woods The current chapter of their book is called ldquoTwo
Big Bearsrdquo
TextldquoTwo Big Bearsrdquo
In the Big Woods the snow was beginning to thaw Bits of it dropped from the branches of the trees and made little holes in the softening snow banks below At noon all the big icicles along the eaves of the little house quivered and sparkled in the sunshine and drops of water hung trembling at their tips Pa said he must go to town to trade the furs of the wild animals he had been trapping all winter So one evening he made a big bundle of them There were so many furs that when they were packed tightly and tied together they made a bundle almost as big as Pa
1) Given the preceding text identify and explain four strategiesactivities that would support the development of studentsrsquo proficiencies in listening speaking reading and writing Identify one strategyactivity for each of the four domains making specific reference to the text provided in this exercise
2) Give a rationale that supports the use of each strategyactivity
Assessment Center Tips1) You ldquoliverdquo in the world of the hypothetical put aside any ldquorestrictionsrdquo you may currently have and dream grandiose dreams2) Assessment center question may include the
following componentsbullAnalysis of a studentrsquos current level of performanceproficiency (ie identifying misconceptionserrors a child is having identifying strengths amp weaknesses a child is exhibiting identifying foundational knowledge a child must have in order to grasp a concept)bullGoals amp Objectives developmentally appropriate amp tied to your analysis bullInstructional SequencebullRationale for your Instructional SequencebullMaterialsTech you might use (including rationale for its use)
Assessment Center Tips (continued)
4) 30 minutes per question My suggestion ndash use all 30 minutes
6) You can answer different parts of a question in what order you please (ie you can read through the entire question before answering) however be careful not to click the ldquogo to next questionrdquo button until you have thoroughly answered all parts of a question
5) Pace yourself ndash determine how many parts a question has and try to allocate your time accordingly
3) Answer every question amp every part of a question If the question asks for 3 strategies be sure you are providing 3 etc
HousekeepingHomework1) Read over your assessment center exercises assessment at a glance and your scoring rubric (ldquobegin with the end in mindrdquo)
LastLast Study Group Meeting
2) Practice retired prompts and other practice promptshttpedtechbytescompage_id=5
Practice (MC Gen)Scenario
Assume that you are the teacher of a group of sixth-grade students Among the members of your class is the following student
Student ProfileMarissa is a popular 11-year-old student who is a perfectionist She is a straight A
student who puts tremendous pressure on herself She has recently lost weight Yet you hear her complain about being fat You rarely see her eating at lunchtime The
girls in the class look up to her and she often talks about the boys calling her at home
1) Identify the physical mentalemotional and social needs of the student profiled
2) What three steps would you take to address the needs (physical mental emotional and social) of the student individually as well as with the entire class Include any resources activities andor support persons you would use
3) Why are these steps appropriate to meeting the needs of the student Make sure to address the physical mentalemotional and social well-being of the student
Practice (Math -- EC Gen)Stimulus
A kindergarten student is having difficulty with a mathematical concept
1) Identify the mathematical misconceptiondifficulty of this student work sample2) What fundamental concepts are prerequisites for this student at this grade level in order to learn this skill3) Based on real-world applications state your goal for an instructional strategy or learning experience to help this student Plan a learning experience or instructional strategy based on this goal that would further the studentrsquos understanding of this mathematical concept
4) What materials would you use to teach this mathematical concept to this child Provide a rationale for your choice of materials
Practice (ENS)Stimulus
You will find all of the following below1048707 The name of a topic area in science
1048707 A brief description of a student1048707 Question(s) the student described has asked you about the topic area
Topic area Biology plant growthStudent 8 years old IQ of 60 legally blind
Questions What makes plants growHow much does a plant grow each day
1) a) Discuss the science concept that would answer the studentrsquos questionsb) Discuss the mathematics concept that would answer the studentrsquos questions
2) Describe one integrated science and mathematics activity that would clearly engage all students in learning these concepts
3) Describe two specific modificationsadaptations you would make to this activity for the given student Explain what the student will be doing and how the modificationsadaptations will promote the given studentrsquos learning of the science and mathematics concepts in the topic area
Practice (Social Studies ndash MCEC)Scenario
Your third-grade class is studying the impact of scarcity on the production distribution and consumption of
goods and services
1) Plan an instructional sequence including multiple instructional strategies related to this concept
2) Include at least three developmentally appropriate and focused learning objectives
3) Discuss appropriate assessment strategies Assess both prior knowledge and student learning during this unit
4) Describe appropriate instructional materials and resources (and the rationale for choosing these materials and resources)
Practice (Science ndash ECMC)Scenario Your third grade students are beginning a unit study to build an understanding of the form and function of
the skeletal and muscle systems of the human body 1) What ldquoBig Ideardquo in Science will you choose to teach this topic Explain a rationale for choosing this Big Idea
2) Describe an inquiry activity you will develop to further student understanding of the scientific concept addressed
3) State your goals for student learning teacher input the tools technology and materials you will use
4) Explain your rationale for the choice of tools technology and materials you will use
Practice (ENL)Scenario
In their mainstream literature class your fourth-grade ESL students are studying the book Little House in the Big Woods The current chapter of their book is called ldquoTwo
Big Bearsrdquo
TextldquoTwo Big Bearsrdquo
In the Big Woods the snow was beginning to thaw Bits of it dropped from the branches of the trees and made little holes in the softening snow banks below At noon all the big icicles along the eaves of the little house quivered and sparkled in the sunshine and drops of water hung trembling at their tips Pa said he must go to town to trade the furs of the wild animals he had been trapping all winter So one evening he made a big bundle of them There were so many furs that when they were packed tightly and tied together they made a bundle almost as big as Pa
1) Given the preceding text identify and explain four strategiesactivities that would support the development of studentsrsquo proficiencies in listening speaking reading and writing Identify one strategyactivity for each of the four domains making specific reference to the text provided in this exercise
2) Give a rationale that supports the use of each strategyactivity
Assessment Center Tips1) You ldquoliverdquo in the world of the hypothetical put aside any ldquorestrictionsrdquo you may currently have and dream grandiose dreams2) Assessment center question may include the
following componentsbullAnalysis of a studentrsquos current level of performanceproficiency (ie identifying misconceptionserrors a child is having identifying strengths amp weaknesses a child is exhibiting identifying foundational knowledge a child must have in order to grasp a concept)bullGoals amp Objectives developmentally appropriate amp tied to your analysis bullInstructional SequencebullRationale for your Instructional SequencebullMaterialsTech you might use (including rationale for its use)
Assessment Center Tips (continued)
4) 30 minutes per question My suggestion ndash use all 30 minutes
6) You can answer different parts of a question in what order you please (ie you can read through the entire question before answering) however be careful not to click the ldquogo to next questionrdquo button until you have thoroughly answered all parts of a question
5) Pace yourself ndash determine how many parts a question has and try to allocate your time accordingly
3) Answer every question amp every part of a question If the question asks for 3 strategies be sure you are providing 3 etc
HousekeepingHomework1) Read over your assessment center exercises assessment at a glance and your scoring rubric (ldquobegin with the end in mindrdquo)
LastLast Study Group Meeting
2) Practice retired prompts and other practice promptshttpedtechbytescompage_id=5
Practice (Math -- EC Gen)Stimulus
A kindergarten student is having difficulty with a mathematical concept
1) Identify the mathematical misconceptiondifficulty of this student work sample2) What fundamental concepts are prerequisites for this student at this grade level in order to learn this skill3) Based on real-world applications state your goal for an instructional strategy or learning experience to help this student Plan a learning experience or instructional strategy based on this goal that would further the studentrsquos understanding of this mathematical concept
4) What materials would you use to teach this mathematical concept to this child Provide a rationale for your choice of materials
Practice (ENS)Stimulus
You will find all of the following below1048707 The name of a topic area in science
1048707 A brief description of a student1048707 Question(s) the student described has asked you about the topic area
Topic area Biology plant growthStudent 8 years old IQ of 60 legally blind
Questions What makes plants growHow much does a plant grow each day
1) a) Discuss the science concept that would answer the studentrsquos questionsb) Discuss the mathematics concept that would answer the studentrsquos questions
2) Describe one integrated science and mathematics activity that would clearly engage all students in learning these concepts
3) Describe two specific modificationsadaptations you would make to this activity for the given student Explain what the student will be doing and how the modificationsadaptations will promote the given studentrsquos learning of the science and mathematics concepts in the topic area
Practice (Social Studies ndash MCEC)Scenario
Your third-grade class is studying the impact of scarcity on the production distribution and consumption of
goods and services
1) Plan an instructional sequence including multiple instructional strategies related to this concept
2) Include at least three developmentally appropriate and focused learning objectives
3) Discuss appropriate assessment strategies Assess both prior knowledge and student learning during this unit
4) Describe appropriate instructional materials and resources (and the rationale for choosing these materials and resources)
Practice (Science ndash ECMC)Scenario Your third grade students are beginning a unit study to build an understanding of the form and function of
the skeletal and muscle systems of the human body 1) What ldquoBig Ideardquo in Science will you choose to teach this topic Explain a rationale for choosing this Big Idea
2) Describe an inquiry activity you will develop to further student understanding of the scientific concept addressed
3) State your goals for student learning teacher input the tools technology and materials you will use
4) Explain your rationale for the choice of tools technology and materials you will use
Practice (ENL)Scenario
In their mainstream literature class your fourth-grade ESL students are studying the book Little House in the Big Woods The current chapter of their book is called ldquoTwo
Big Bearsrdquo
TextldquoTwo Big Bearsrdquo
In the Big Woods the snow was beginning to thaw Bits of it dropped from the branches of the trees and made little holes in the softening snow banks below At noon all the big icicles along the eaves of the little house quivered and sparkled in the sunshine and drops of water hung trembling at their tips Pa said he must go to town to trade the furs of the wild animals he had been trapping all winter So one evening he made a big bundle of them There were so many furs that when they were packed tightly and tied together they made a bundle almost as big as Pa
1) Given the preceding text identify and explain four strategiesactivities that would support the development of studentsrsquo proficiencies in listening speaking reading and writing Identify one strategyactivity for each of the four domains making specific reference to the text provided in this exercise
2) Give a rationale that supports the use of each strategyactivity
Assessment Center Tips1) You ldquoliverdquo in the world of the hypothetical put aside any ldquorestrictionsrdquo you may currently have and dream grandiose dreams2) Assessment center question may include the
following componentsbullAnalysis of a studentrsquos current level of performanceproficiency (ie identifying misconceptionserrors a child is having identifying strengths amp weaknesses a child is exhibiting identifying foundational knowledge a child must have in order to grasp a concept)bullGoals amp Objectives developmentally appropriate amp tied to your analysis bullInstructional SequencebullRationale for your Instructional SequencebullMaterialsTech you might use (including rationale for its use)
Assessment Center Tips (continued)
4) 30 minutes per question My suggestion ndash use all 30 minutes
6) You can answer different parts of a question in what order you please (ie you can read through the entire question before answering) however be careful not to click the ldquogo to next questionrdquo button until you have thoroughly answered all parts of a question
5) Pace yourself ndash determine how many parts a question has and try to allocate your time accordingly
3) Answer every question amp every part of a question If the question asks for 3 strategies be sure you are providing 3 etc
HousekeepingHomework1) Read over your assessment center exercises assessment at a glance and your scoring rubric (ldquobegin with the end in mindrdquo)
LastLast Study Group Meeting
2) Practice retired prompts and other practice promptshttpedtechbytescompage_id=5
Practice (ENS)Stimulus
You will find all of the following below1048707 The name of a topic area in science
1048707 A brief description of a student1048707 Question(s) the student described has asked you about the topic area
Topic area Biology plant growthStudent 8 years old IQ of 60 legally blind
Questions What makes plants growHow much does a plant grow each day
1) a) Discuss the science concept that would answer the studentrsquos questionsb) Discuss the mathematics concept that would answer the studentrsquos questions
2) Describe one integrated science and mathematics activity that would clearly engage all students in learning these concepts
3) Describe two specific modificationsadaptations you would make to this activity for the given student Explain what the student will be doing and how the modificationsadaptations will promote the given studentrsquos learning of the science and mathematics concepts in the topic area
Practice (Social Studies ndash MCEC)Scenario
Your third-grade class is studying the impact of scarcity on the production distribution and consumption of
goods and services
1) Plan an instructional sequence including multiple instructional strategies related to this concept
2) Include at least three developmentally appropriate and focused learning objectives
3) Discuss appropriate assessment strategies Assess both prior knowledge and student learning during this unit
4) Describe appropriate instructional materials and resources (and the rationale for choosing these materials and resources)
Practice (Science ndash ECMC)Scenario Your third grade students are beginning a unit study to build an understanding of the form and function of
the skeletal and muscle systems of the human body 1) What ldquoBig Ideardquo in Science will you choose to teach this topic Explain a rationale for choosing this Big Idea
2) Describe an inquiry activity you will develop to further student understanding of the scientific concept addressed
3) State your goals for student learning teacher input the tools technology and materials you will use
4) Explain your rationale for the choice of tools technology and materials you will use
Practice (ENL)Scenario
In their mainstream literature class your fourth-grade ESL students are studying the book Little House in the Big Woods The current chapter of their book is called ldquoTwo
Big Bearsrdquo
TextldquoTwo Big Bearsrdquo
In the Big Woods the snow was beginning to thaw Bits of it dropped from the branches of the trees and made little holes in the softening snow banks below At noon all the big icicles along the eaves of the little house quivered and sparkled in the sunshine and drops of water hung trembling at their tips Pa said he must go to town to trade the furs of the wild animals he had been trapping all winter So one evening he made a big bundle of them There were so many furs that when they were packed tightly and tied together they made a bundle almost as big as Pa
1) Given the preceding text identify and explain four strategiesactivities that would support the development of studentsrsquo proficiencies in listening speaking reading and writing Identify one strategyactivity for each of the four domains making specific reference to the text provided in this exercise
2) Give a rationale that supports the use of each strategyactivity
Assessment Center Tips1) You ldquoliverdquo in the world of the hypothetical put aside any ldquorestrictionsrdquo you may currently have and dream grandiose dreams2) Assessment center question may include the
following componentsbullAnalysis of a studentrsquos current level of performanceproficiency (ie identifying misconceptionserrors a child is having identifying strengths amp weaknesses a child is exhibiting identifying foundational knowledge a child must have in order to grasp a concept)bullGoals amp Objectives developmentally appropriate amp tied to your analysis bullInstructional SequencebullRationale for your Instructional SequencebullMaterialsTech you might use (including rationale for its use)
Assessment Center Tips (continued)
4) 30 minutes per question My suggestion ndash use all 30 minutes
6) You can answer different parts of a question in what order you please (ie you can read through the entire question before answering) however be careful not to click the ldquogo to next questionrdquo button until you have thoroughly answered all parts of a question
5) Pace yourself ndash determine how many parts a question has and try to allocate your time accordingly
3) Answer every question amp every part of a question If the question asks for 3 strategies be sure you are providing 3 etc
HousekeepingHomework1) Read over your assessment center exercises assessment at a glance and your scoring rubric (ldquobegin with the end in mindrdquo)
LastLast Study Group Meeting
2) Practice retired prompts and other practice promptshttpedtechbytescompage_id=5
Practice (Social Studies ndash MCEC)Scenario
Your third-grade class is studying the impact of scarcity on the production distribution and consumption of
goods and services
1) Plan an instructional sequence including multiple instructional strategies related to this concept
2) Include at least three developmentally appropriate and focused learning objectives
3) Discuss appropriate assessment strategies Assess both prior knowledge and student learning during this unit
4) Describe appropriate instructional materials and resources (and the rationale for choosing these materials and resources)
Practice (Science ndash ECMC)Scenario Your third grade students are beginning a unit study to build an understanding of the form and function of
the skeletal and muscle systems of the human body 1) What ldquoBig Ideardquo in Science will you choose to teach this topic Explain a rationale for choosing this Big Idea
2) Describe an inquiry activity you will develop to further student understanding of the scientific concept addressed
3) State your goals for student learning teacher input the tools technology and materials you will use
4) Explain your rationale for the choice of tools technology and materials you will use
Practice (ENL)Scenario
In their mainstream literature class your fourth-grade ESL students are studying the book Little House in the Big Woods The current chapter of their book is called ldquoTwo
Big Bearsrdquo
TextldquoTwo Big Bearsrdquo
In the Big Woods the snow was beginning to thaw Bits of it dropped from the branches of the trees and made little holes in the softening snow banks below At noon all the big icicles along the eaves of the little house quivered and sparkled in the sunshine and drops of water hung trembling at their tips Pa said he must go to town to trade the furs of the wild animals he had been trapping all winter So one evening he made a big bundle of them There were so many furs that when they were packed tightly and tied together they made a bundle almost as big as Pa
1) Given the preceding text identify and explain four strategiesactivities that would support the development of studentsrsquo proficiencies in listening speaking reading and writing Identify one strategyactivity for each of the four domains making specific reference to the text provided in this exercise
2) Give a rationale that supports the use of each strategyactivity
Assessment Center Tips1) You ldquoliverdquo in the world of the hypothetical put aside any ldquorestrictionsrdquo you may currently have and dream grandiose dreams2) Assessment center question may include the
following componentsbullAnalysis of a studentrsquos current level of performanceproficiency (ie identifying misconceptionserrors a child is having identifying strengths amp weaknesses a child is exhibiting identifying foundational knowledge a child must have in order to grasp a concept)bullGoals amp Objectives developmentally appropriate amp tied to your analysis bullInstructional SequencebullRationale for your Instructional SequencebullMaterialsTech you might use (including rationale for its use)
Assessment Center Tips (continued)
4) 30 minutes per question My suggestion ndash use all 30 minutes
6) You can answer different parts of a question in what order you please (ie you can read through the entire question before answering) however be careful not to click the ldquogo to next questionrdquo button until you have thoroughly answered all parts of a question
5) Pace yourself ndash determine how many parts a question has and try to allocate your time accordingly
3) Answer every question amp every part of a question If the question asks for 3 strategies be sure you are providing 3 etc
HousekeepingHomework1) Read over your assessment center exercises assessment at a glance and your scoring rubric (ldquobegin with the end in mindrdquo)
LastLast Study Group Meeting
2) Practice retired prompts and other practice promptshttpedtechbytescompage_id=5
Practice (Science ndash ECMC)Scenario Your third grade students are beginning a unit study to build an understanding of the form and function of
the skeletal and muscle systems of the human body 1) What ldquoBig Ideardquo in Science will you choose to teach this topic Explain a rationale for choosing this Big Idea
2) Describe an inquiry activity you will develop to further student understanding of the scientific concept addressed
3) State your goals for student learning teacher input the tools technology and materials you will use
4) Explain your rationale for the choice of tools technology and materials you will use
Practice (ENL)Scenario
In their mainstream literature class your fourth-grade ESL students are studying the book Little House in the Big Woods The current chapter of their book is called ldquoTwo
Big Bearsrdquo
TextldquoTwo Big Bearsrdquo
In the Big Woods the snow was beginning to thaw Bits of it dropped from the branches of the trees and made little holes in the softening snow banks below At noon all the big icicles along the eaves of the little house quivered and sparkled in the sunshine and drops of water hung trembling at their tips Pa said he must go to town to trade the furs of the wild animals he had been trapping all winter So one evening he made a big bundle of them There were so many furs that when they were packed tightly and tied together they made a bundle almost as big as Pa
1) Given the preceding text identify and explain four strategiesactivities that would support the development of studentsrsquo proficiencies in listening speaking reading and writing Identify one strategyactivity for each of the four domains making specific reference to the text provided in this exercise
2) Give a rationale that supports the use of each strategyactivity
Assessment Center Tips1) You ldquoliverdquo in the world of the hypothetical put aside any ldquorestrictionsrdquo you may currently have and dream grandiose dreams2) Assessment center question may include the
following componentsbullAnalysis of a studentrsquos current level of performanceproficiency (ie identifying misconceptionserrors a child is having identifying strengths amp weaknesses a child is exhibiting identifying foundational knowledge a child must have in order to grasp a concept)bullGoals amp Objectives developmentally appropriate amp tied to your analysis bullInstructional SequencebullRationale for your Instructional SequencebullMaterialsTech you might use (including rationale for its use)
Assessment Center Tips (continued)
4) 30 minutes per question My suggestion ndash use all 30 minutes
6) You can answer different parts of a question in what order you please (ie you can read through the entire question before answering) however be careful not to click the ldquogo to next questionrdquo button until you have thoroughly answered all parts of a question
5) Pace yourself ndash determine how many parts a question has and try to allocate your time accordingly
3) Answer every question amp every part of a question If the question asks for 3 strategies be sure you are providing 3 etc
HousekeepingHomework1) Read over your assessment center exercises assessment at a glance and your scoring rubric (ldquobegin with the end in mindrdquo)
LastLast Study Group Meeting
2) Practice retired prompts and other practice promptshttpedtechbytescompage_id=5
Practice (ENL)Scenario
In their mainstream literature class your fourth-grade ESL students are studying the book Little House in the Big Woods The current chapter of their book is called ldquoTwo
Big Bearsrdquo
TextldquoTwo Big Bearsrdquo
In the Big Woods the snow was beginning to thaw Bits of it dropped from the branches of the trees and made little holes in the softening snow banks below At noon all the big icicles along the eaves of the little house quivered and sparkled in the sunshine and drops of water hung trembling at their tips Pa said he must go to town to trade the furs of the wild animals he had been trapping all winter So one evening he made a big bundle of them There were so many furs that when they were packed tightly and tied together they made a bundle almost as big as Pa
1) Given the preceding text identify and explain four strategiesactivities that would support the development of studentsrsquo proficiencies in listening speaking reading and writing Identify one strategyactivity for each of the four domains making specific reference to the text provided in this exercise
2) Give a rationale that supports the use of each strategyactivity
Assessment Center Tips1) You ldquoliverdquo in the world of the hypothetical put aside any ldquorestrictionsrdquo you may currently have and dream grandiose dreams2) Assessment center question may include the
following componentsbullAnalysis of a studentrsquos current level of performanceproficiency (ie identifying misconceptionserrors a child is having identifying strengths amp weaknesses a child is exhibiting identifying foundational knowledge a child must have in order to grasp a concept)bullGoals amp Objectives developmentally appropriate amp tied to your analysis bullInstructional SequencebullRationale for your Instructional SequencebullMaterialsTech you might use (including rationale for its use)
Assessment Center Tips (continued)
4) 30 minutes per question My suggestion ndash use all 30 minutes
6) You can answer different parts of a question in what order you please (ie you can read through the entire question before answering) however be careful not to click the ldquogo to next questionrdquo button until you have thoroughly answered all parts of a question
5) Pace yourself ndash determine how many parts a question has and try to allocate your time accordingly
3) Answer every question amp every part of a question If the question asks for 3 strategies be sure you are providing 3 etc
HousekeepingHomework1) Read over your assessment center exercises assessment at a glance and your scoring rubric (ldquobegin with the end in mindrdquo)
LastLast Study Group Meeting
2) Practice retired prompts and other practice promptshttpedtechbytescompage_id=5
Assessment Center Tips1) You ldquoliverdquo in the world of the hypothetical put aside any ldquorestrictionsrdquo you may currently have and dream grandiose dreams2) Assessment center question may include the
following componentsbullAnalysis of a studentrsquos current level of performanceproficiency (ie identifying misconceptionserrors a child is having identifying strengths amp weaknesses a child is exhibiting identifying foundational knowledge a child must have in order to grasp a concept)bullGoals amp Objectives developmentally appropriate amp tied to your analysis bullInstructional SequencebullRationale for your Instructional SequencebullMaterialsTech you might use (including rationale for its use)
Assessment Center Tips (continued)
4) 30 minutes per question My suggestion ndash use all 30 minutes
6) You can answer different parts of a question in what order you please (ie you can read through the entire question before answering) however be careful not to click the ldquogo to next questionrdquo button until you have thoroughly answered all parts of a question
5) Pace yourself ndash determine how many parts a question has and try to allocate your time accordingly
3) Answer every question amp every part of a question If the question asks for 3 strategies be sure you are providing 3 etc
HousekeepingHomework1) Read over your assessment center exercises assessment at a glance and your scoring rubric (ldquobegin with the end in mindrdquo)
LastLast Study Group Meeting
2) Practice retired prompts and other practice promptshttpedtechbytescompage_id=5
Assessment Center Tips (continued)
4) 30 minutes per question My suggestion ndash use all 30 minutes
6) You can answer different parts of a question in what order you please (ie you can read through the entire question before answering) however be careful not to click the ldquogo to next questionrdquo button until you have thoroughly answered all parts of a question
5) Pace yourself ndash determine how many parts a question has and try to allocate your time accordingly
3) Answer every question amp every part of a question If the question asks for 3 strategies be sure you are providing 3 etc
HousekeepingHomework1) Read over your assessment center exercises assessment at a glance and your scoring rubric (ldquobegin with the end in mindrdquo)
LastLast Study Group Meeting
2) Practice retired prompts and other practice promptshttpedtechbytescompage_id=5
HousekeepingHomework1) Read over your assessment center exercises assessment at a glance and your scoring rubric (ldquobegin with the end in mindrdquo)
LastLast Study Group Meeting
2) Practice retired prompts and other practice promptshttpedtechbytescompage_id=5
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