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Component 1

Constructed Response Exercises

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Note Catcher

http://bit.ly/NotecatcherC1

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Agenda

  • Overview of Component 1
  • Overview of Constructed Response Exercises
    • Exercises and Rubrics
  • Preparing for the Constructed Response Exercises
    • including study resources
  • Assessment Logistics
  • Test Anxiety Strategies
  • Additional Resources

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Overview of Component 1

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Grounding Component 1

Core Proposition 2:

Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students.

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If one cardinal principle of teaching is a commitment to the welfare and education of young people, another is a commitment to subject matter.

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Videos

Overview of C1

Deeper Dive on CR

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Component 1: Content Knowledge

Computer-based assessment measuring developmentally appropriate content knowledge and pedagogical practices in the chosen certificate area

  • Three constructed response items – 30 minutes to complete each and can include:
    • Direct knowledge and application of content,
    • Analysis of student work and application of teaching strategies.
  • 45 selected response items – the time allotted varies by certificate area, but will be no fewer than 60 minutes.

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Component 1 = 40%

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Component Webinar Deep Dive

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Component 1: Content Knowledge

Assessment Center Policy and Guidelines

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Component Specific Instructions

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Component 1: Certificate Specific Instructions (bottom of the page)

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Component 1

Sample Exercises and Scoring Rubrics

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Exercise topics in your C1 Instructions

typically on pg 2

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Topics of the exercises...

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Accompanying Rubrics for Each Exercise...

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What changes...

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What are some of the differences between the Constructed Response Exercises and the Selected Response Items?

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Activity #1

Prompts, rubrics, and standards

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  • Open certificate area CR prompt and rubric
  • Select and open certificate area standard
  • Select keywords in rubric and search (edit/find) for keyword.

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For Example

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For Example

  • Open your National Board Standards pdf
    • Example in Adobe
  • Click on the Search
  • Find the word
    • In this example: “genre”
  • Hit “next” to see the word in context throughout the document
  • Note where it is found.
    • In this example: pgs 47-61

Search

Find

Next

EA/ELA

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For Example

The term “genres” was found on pages 47-61

Focus study for CR 1 on Standards

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EA/ELA

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For Example

Other certificate areas may match to the SRIs so the standards to study are listed.

EA./AYA PE

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Common Mistakes Made on the

Constructed Response Exercises

  • Not answering ALL the questions
  • Not integrating the standards
  • Not crafting lessons that are a higher knowledge

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For Example

In this EA/ELA prompt, there are multiple aspects to address.

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Rubric

What will NOT change is the RUBRIC! It doesn’t matter what the grade level is or the topic is, all will be addressed by this same rubric. KNOW THIS RUBRIC.

What will NOT change is the RUBRIC! It doesn’t matter what the grade level is or the stimuli, all will be addressed by this same rubric. KNOW THIS RUBRIC.

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Using the Rubrics

  • The Level 1 & Level 2 Rubrics tell you why the answer received the low score

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Level 3 & Level 4 Rubrics

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The main question: What do I study?

  • Study your National Board standards, with a focus on the searched terms or standards listed.

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  • Review the specific prompts, break down to developmental, pedagogical, and content needs.
    • Write to the Constructed Response exercises.
    • Then, analyze against the Level 4 rubric:
      • Where are your strengths?
      • Where do you need more information?
        • where may you find it?
          • resources
          • people

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Activity #2: Constructed Response

Graphic Organizer

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Sample: Constructed Response

Graphic Organizer

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Work your way across...

Sample: Component 1 Constructed Response Graphic Organizer

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Component 1: Study Resources

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Assessment Logistics

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Scheduling Your Appointment

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  • First, you must have registered with NBPTS, paid your $75 registration fee, and paid your Component One fee.
  • You will receive your Authorization to Test. Make sure the name on your Authorization to Test exactly matches the name on your government issued ID!
  • Go to http://www.pearsonvue.com/nbpts/ and look for the testing center nearest you. Then schedule your appointment.
  • Schedule as soon as you receive your Authorization to Test so you have your choice of dates and times.
  • Be sure you have notified Pearson if you have a disability that necessitates special accommodations.

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NEW Deadlines

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You can access everything you need before you register:

https://www.nbpts.org/national-board-certification/candidate-center/

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Testing Accommodations

  • Physical Disability
  • Disability Other Than Physical
  • For Individuals Whose Primary Language Is Not English
  • Testing exceptions for nursing mothers (not listed in the document)

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When and how to apply for a testing accommodation can be found in the Request for Testing Accommodations: Form and Instructions document

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Component 1: Tips

  • Review the tutorial on the Pearson site
  • Consider driving to your testing site before the actual day. This way you know exactly how to get there, and you won't be stressed.
  • Arrive 30 minutes early.
  • Be well rested!
  • Dress in layers since it may be cold or hot.
  • Make sure the name listed on your government-issued ID matches your name on your Authorization to Test.
  • Consider bringing a snack for your break

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Component 1: Content Knowledge Assessment Center Policy and Guidelines, Pg. 11

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Tips Continued

Know if you need to be given a response booklet! If you are a candidate in one of the following certificate areas taking one or more of the constructed response exercises listed below, you will be given a response booklet when you check into the testing site. DO NOT start your assessment until you have everything you need.

You also must be prepared to handwrite your National Board ID number on your response booklet.

    • EA/Mathematics: Exercises 1-3
    • AYA/Mathematics: Exercises 1-3
    • EAYA Music (Band, Orchestra, and Vocal): Exercise 3
    • EMC Music (Band, Orchestra, and Vocal): Exercise 3 PLEASE NOTE: The paper response booklet should NOT be used for the selected response portion of the exam.

Most of us do not need anything as all of our work is on the computer

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Cultivating Confidence and Reducing Anxiety

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Cultivating Confidence and Reducing Anxiety

I’m an 8th grade math teacher. Will I be asked to do calculus?

Great question.

Let’s look at the prompts :)

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Cultivating Confidence and Reducing Anxiety

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Component Specific Webinars

Component Webinar Deep Dive

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Canvas Courses

https://www.instructure.com/canvas/login/free-for-teacher

Preparing for National Board Certification for Candidates: You can self-enroll in this course: https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/63AC73

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Nuts and Bolts of National Board Certification

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Join the 3,000 + educators

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External Supports

Teachers going through the process report that formal cohorts and NBCT mentors are an invaluable resource. There are many amazing candidate support programs across the country. Here are some resources to explore in accessing supports:

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  • For more information on state or local programs, visit your state page and/or National Board Networks page.
  • There are two national programs open to all candidates:
  • There are a number of Facebook Groups related to National Board Certification. These groups are not organized or endorsed by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

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