NCATE ASSESSMENTS for Middle and High School SCIENCE
| Name of Assessment |
Assessment Type or Form |
When Assessment is Administered |
| 1. Content Knowledge –Licensure Tests: MTEL Test: Biology / Chemistry / Earth and Space / General / Physics Science Test – Content Knowledge |
MTEL |
Before candidate can be recommended to state for certification |
| 2. Content Knowledge –Conceptual: Minimum Grades and GPAÕs in Science Courses Aligned with Standards |
GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 in science courses aligned with standards |
Prior to student teaching |
| 3. Pedagogical and Professional Knowledge, Skills and Dispositions - Planning Instruction: Unit Plan |
Unit Plan |
EDUC 512: Principles of Teaching Science in the Middle and High School |
| 4. Pedagogical and Professional Knowledge, Skills and Dispositions - Effective Practice: Student Teaching Evaluation PAIST Form |
PAIST Form (Performance Assessment Instrument for Student Teachers) |
EDUC 500M / S: Student Teaching Practicum (Middle or High School level) |
| 5. Effect on Student Learning: Professional Intern Effectiveness Review System (PIERS) |
Professional Intern Effectiveness Review System (PIERS) |
EDUC 500M / S: Student Teaching Practicum (Middle or High School level) |
| 6. Pedagogical and Professional Know-ledge, Skills and Dispositions: Module on Liability, Safety, and Care and Treatment of Living Things |
Module |
EDUC 512: Principles of Teaching Science in the Middle and High School |
| 7. Content Knowledge – Research and Investigation: Research Projects |
Research Project |
Complete by end of practicum |
| 8. Content Knowledge – Contextual: Resource File |
Resource File |
EDUC 500M / S: Student Teaching Practicum (Middle or High School level) [note: candidates begin to prepare files in EDUC 512.] |