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NSTA Standards for Science Teacher Preparation

NSTA Program Recognition Using the 2003 Standards

Example Assessments

Assessment 3: Unit Plan – PDF | Word
Assessment 4: Science Addendum to Unit Student Teaching Assessment – PDF | Word
- En Español: PDF | Word
Assessment 5: Evidence of K–12 Student Teaching Assessment – PDF | Word
Assessment 6: Ideas for a Safety Module (MS Word)

Helpful Resources

Content Analysis Form for Secondary Programs (Word document)
Content Analysis Form for Middle School Teachers and Elementary Science Specialists (Word document)
Assessment and Standards Alignment Chart (PDF)
NSTA Standards Matrix (PDF)
Format for NSTA Program Reports (PDF)
Sample data analysis and presentation for Assessment 1 (PDF)
Sample data and analysis for the Unit Plan (PDF)

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Safety First! (Windows Media)

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