NBPTS Writing Assignment

The National Board of Professional Teaching Standards certifies master teachers through a rigorous process encompassing both content and pedagogical content knowledge. Pretend that you have been teaching mathematics for five years and are a candidate for this prestigious certification, and that I am observing your teaching as part of the process. You want me to see the best lesson you can put together.

Write a page or two describing your picture of what I will see on the day that I observe. You can pick your favorite mathematics topic, grade level, students, etc. for me to see.

What will I see? Describe what mathematics you are teaching, what your students are doing, what you are doing, what your room looks like, etc.

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