Center Component One Essential Questions How do I schedule my assessment What are the policies and procedures at the assessment center How can I prepare for the assessment center ID: 1009650
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1. Preparing for the Assessment Center:Component One
2. Essential QuestionsHow do I schedule my assessment?What are the policies and procedures at the assessment center?How can I prepare for the assessment center?What questions will be asked at the assessment center?What resources do I have available to help me?
3. Round the Room and Back Again!Make a list of everything you know or you have heard about the assessment center.
4. Round the Room…Set your writing aside.Move around the room.Share what you know or have heard.Hear what others know or have heard.When you can’t remember any more, or when time is called, return to your seat.List as many ideas as you can remember.
5. And Back Again!Talk in small groups.Share lists and add new ideas or information to your list.Which ideas or comments seem to be the most important to remember?What ideas or comments may need more clarification?
6. DiscussionWhat ideas or comments were heard frequently?What ideas or comments seemed the most ambiguous?What items require more clarification?What steps must you take to be successful at the assessment center?What new learning do you have about the assessment center?
7. An Overview from NBPTSYou are asked to demonstrate knowledge of and pedagogical practices for teaching in your NB content area.You must demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate content, which is necessary for teaching across the full age range and ability level of your chosen certificate area. Note, this means that you can be assessed across the entire developmental range for your certificate. This is assessed through the completion of three constructed response exercises and approximately 45 selected response items.
8. Before Scheduling Your AppointmentReview your “Authorization to Test” (ATT) received via email.Confirm that the information (name, address, NB ID number, certificate area, and possibly a specialty area) on your ATT is correct. Your first and last name must be exactly the same as your photo ID.If you must make changes, refer to the instructions on page 3 of the “2017 Component 1: Content Knowledge Assessment Center Policy and Guidelines” book available on the NB website.Don’t schedule assessment until the ATT is correct.
9. Before Scheduling Cont.If you need accommodations, all requests must be preapproved. Schedule your appointment as far in advance as possible. May and June months fill quickly.
10. Schedule your AppointmentOnline: http://www.pearsonvue.com/NBPTS/ By phone: 888-288-3028Make sure you have your ATT in hand. Add two leading zeros to your 8-digit NB ID#.Determine 1st and 2nd choice testing centers beforehand.You’ll receive a confirmation letter that includes the date and time of the assessment as well as directions to the Pearson site (email or snail mail). Check for correctness.
11. Special ConsiderationsTesting AccommodationsWait until you receive your confirmation of testing accommodations. Pearson will send a letter detailing the status of your requests. You must call to schedule your appointment and ask to speak with Accommodations Program Coordinator.
12. Changing/Canceling AppointmentsPearson website (www.pearsonvue.com/nbpts/) or by phone 888-288-3028 Deadline is one business day (24 hours) prior to the assessment.PenaltiesFail to testDefermentWithdrawalReschedule your appointment within your authorized testing window.
13. Test DayArrive 30 minutes early.Dress in layers.Sign “National Board Candidate Rules Agreement and Non-Disclosure Agreement”Security – show photo ID, digital signature, photographed, palm vein scan.Some candidates (EA/AYA Math and EAYA/EMC Music) will record some responses in a response booklet. Response booklet, pencil, and erasable note board are provided. Online scientific calculator provided for math and science candidates.
14. Testing ScheduleNondisclosure Agreement 5 minutesComputer tutorial 15 minutesSelected Response Items 60 minutes*BREAK 10 minutesFirst Constructed Response 30 minutesSecond Constructed Response 30 minutesThird Constructed Response 30 minutes* Some certificate areas will have 75 minutes for Selected Response Items
15. Selected Response Items (SRIs)Selected response items are multiple choice questions with four answer choices. There will be a clock in the upper right corner of the screen to help you pace yourself.Number of prompts displayed in right corner of screen (ex. 1 of 45) to help you monitor/pace.You are not penalized for guessing.
16. Selected Response Items Cont.You can move to any question of the exam by using the Navigator button.You can flag questions you may want to return to later by clicking the Flag for Review button.For math and science exams, a scientific calculator is available on the screen.
17. Constructed Response (CR) ExercisesThere will be 3 exercises.Each exercise will consist of one or more prompts or questions.The number of prompts is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen (i.e. Prompt 1 of 3).You may minimize the time remaining until only five minutes remain. At that point, the clock stays visible.
18. Constructed Response, cont.The constructed response exercises are designed to elicit evidence of your content knowledge related to the focus of the exercise.A scenario or student profile may be presented for you to consider before you respond.The exercise may ask you to provide a specific number of examples as part of your response.Provide depth and quality in your response.
19. Responding to PromptsBefore writing, read the entire descriptor, scrolling down to read all its parts initially.Respond to all of the questions.Stay focused; avoid getting off topic.Write concisely, keeping aware of the time.
20. Scoring (SRIs)Selected response items are machine scored.One point is awarded for a correct answer and zero points for an incorrect answer. There are five interspersed field test items that do not contribute to your score. The number of scoreable items answered correctly will be converted to and reported as a score between 0 and 4.25.
21. Scoring (CR)Constructed response items are scored by trained assessors.NBPTS uses a 12-point score scale for all constructed response items.The score scale is based on four primary levels of performance (Levels 4, 3, 2, and 1), with plus (+) and minus (–) variations at each level.
22. Scoring (CR) Cont.Rubric LevelsScore RangeQuality of EvidenceLevel 43.75–4.25Clear, consistent, and convincing Level 32.75–3.25ClearLevel 21.75–2.25LimitedLevel 10.75–1.25Little or no
23. How to PrepareReview exercise descriptions and sample exercises in the Component One instructions found at http://boardcertifiedteachers.org/certificate-areasThe Component One instructions include a scoring rubric.Review Assessment Center Policies and Guidelines.Review your Certificate Standards.Use the tools on Pearson VUE website http://www.pearsonvue.com/nbpts/
24. Other Materials to Help with PreparationTextbooks (students’ texts and teachers’ manuals)WebsitesProfessional journalsResources recommended by other educatorsOther professionals
25. Dissect the Assessment Center DescriptionsFind the Assessment Center exercise description in the Component One: Content Knowledge At A Glance document.Highlight key words or phrases in each description.Identify applicable words or elements from NB standards.What do I already know/do that I can use for this exercise?What do I need to research or learn more about for this exercise?What resources are available to me?
26. ExamplesIn this exercise, you will use your knowledge of English language arts to identify literary genres and to analyze the connection between an author's choices and use of literary devices and meaning. You will discuss the genre, its purpose, and the theme and how the author's choices and use of literary devices affect the meaning of the text.(Early Adolescence English/Language Arts – Component One – Constructed Response)
27. ExamplesIn this exercise, you will use your content and pedagogical knowledge of math to identify a major math misconception or error in a given student's work, identify appropriate concepts/skills needed for the student to solve a problem accurately, provide an instructional strategy to address the student's misconception or error, and provide a rationale for the strategy. (Early Childhood/Generalist – Component One – Constructed Response)
28. Dissect the Assessment Center DescriptionsFind the Assessment Center exercise description in the Component One: Content Knowledge At A Glance document.Highlight key words or phrases in each description.Identify applicable words or elements from NB standards.What do I already know/do that I can use for this exercise?What do I need to research or learn more about for this exercise?What resources are available to me?
29. In Summary…You may take an online tour of a Pearson Professional Center on the Pearson VUE website.You may access the Web Tutorial and Sample Exercise on the Pearson VUE website to prepare for the assessment center. This contains representative NB content and navigation functions. You can scroll through an exercise for practice.
30. NB Assessment ResourceOn the NB website: “Component 1: Content Knowledge Assessment Center Policy and Guidelines”16-page document that will serve as a valuable resource in preparing for the assessment center for first-time and retake candidates:Authorization to TestScheduling/Rescheduling/Checking your appointmentReviewing exercises/Accessing on-line preparation toolsReporting to the assessment center and what to bringAssessment rules, durationTaking and completing the assessment
31. Resourceswww.boardcertifiedteachers.orghttp://www.pearsonvue.com/NBPTS/ Assessment Center Policy and GuidelinesGuide to National Board CertificationScoring Guide for CandidatesNB Customer Support 1-800-22TEACH (83224)