edTPA® Secondary Mathematics preparation guide provides all the information to PASS edTPA®.

 

edTPA® Secondary Mathematics preparation guide is one the most helpful resources to obtaining a passing score on the Pearson edTPA® Secondary Mathematics. With the goal of ensuring a passing score on the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics portfolio, the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics book is geared toward explaining everything in a clear, concise, and easy manner to prevent confusion and misunderstanding.

 

Instead of having to surf many Secondary Mathematics edTPA® websites, look for edTPA® Secondary Mathematics tips and tricks that may or may not work, or look for old examples that may or may not be passing edTPA® Secondary Mathematics portfolios, our edTPA® Secondary Mathematics guide is a comprehensive edTPA® resource that will provide all the helpful information needed to develop a passing edTPA® Secondary Mathematics portfolio. Our edTPA® experts conducted extensive research on the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Exam to make sure every aspect of the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics portfolio is covered. The edTPA® Secondary Mathematics guide provides all the information needed to succeed where no additional edTPA® Secondary Mathematics resources are needed.

 

What is included in the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics guide?

 

Overview of edTPA® Secondary Mathematics

 

The edTPA® book explains an overview of the requirements associated with edTPA® Secondary Mathematics and the purpose of completing the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics. The guide explains what the edTPA® graders are looking for as they evaluate the edTPA Secondary Mathematics portfolio.

 

Explanation of how to use the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Preparation Book

 

The edTPA® Secondary Mathematics includes many requirements and documents, so this book explains how to use the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics book to make completing the Secondary Mathematics edTPA® easier. Pearson's edTPA® Secondary Mathematics handbook can be difficult to understand and use as there is no explanation for using the official edTPA® Secondary Mathematics handbook. Our edTPA® Secondary Mathematics book explains the best way to use the information presented.

 

Explanation of edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Planning for Instruction and Assessment

 

In the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics guide, the authors explain the purpose of the Planning for Instruction and Assessment section of the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics. The edTPA® Secondary Mathematics guide explains information about what is included in the context for learning, lesson plans, instructional materials, assessments, and planning commentary for the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics. For each section, the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics book contains tips and strategies on obtaining a high score.

 

Explanation of edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Instruction and Engaging Students

 

Video recording can be a daunting task as everyone wants to have good edTPA® Secondary Mathematics video(s) without having to redo the video(s). The edTPA® Secondary Mathematics book explains the video requirements; this helps ensure that the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics video(s) will be scored without getting a conditional code. Moreover, the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics prep guide goes into ways to instruct and video record to maximize points, such as explaining how to provide constructive feedback, foster engagement, and ensure a positive learning environment.

 

Explanation of edTPA® Assessing Students’ Learning

 

Task 3 of the Secondary Mathematics edTPA® is one area that most individuals struggle in completing. Subsequently, many individuals get low scores on this task of the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics. The Secondary Mathematics edTPA® preparation guide explains the purpose and requirement of Assessing Students’ Learning. This section of the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics guide goes into explaining requirements and best practices for:

 

• edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Work Samples
• edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Evidence of Feedback
• edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Assessment Commentary
• edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Evaluation Criteria

 

This section of the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics preparation guide dives deep into selecting the best assessment to maximize points along with explaining how to provide feedback for the Secondary Mathematics edTPA®.

 

Developing edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Lesson Plans

 

One of the first key documents that are developed as a part of the Secondary Mathematics edTPA® is developing the Secondary Mathematics learning segment via lesson plans. The lesson plans have to be developed to where key requirements of the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics are included; this will make completing subsequent documents of the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics easier. This edTPA® Secondary Mathematics preparation guide section dives deep into central focus, objectives, and standards. The edTPA® Secondary Mathematics prep guide explains how to develop a Secondary Mathematics central focus aligned to the requirements, along with explaining how to write objectives that are not vague. The section also explains how to select Secondary Mathematics educational standards aligned to the central focus and objectives. edTPA® Secondary Mathematics lesson plans have to include activities that allow the students to engage in academic languages, such as vocabulary, discourse, and syntax, so the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics guide explains how to incorporate academic language into learning activities. A template outline is included for how to structure the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics lesson plans.

 

Secondary Mathematics edTPA® Lesson Plan Examples

 

The edTPA® Secondary Mathematics guide is the ONLY guide to provide examples of Secondary Mathematics learning segments with central focus, objectives, standards, academic language function, formal assessments, and informal assessments. These edTPA® Secondary Mathematics learning segments will help individuals develop their lessons plans for the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics.

 

edTPA® Secondary Mathematics - Learning Theories

 

One of the requirements throughout the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics commentaries is to discuss and incorporate learning theories. In the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics planning commentary, research and/or theory is required when justifying the use of learning tasks and materials. In edTPA® Secondary Mathematics instruction commentary, research and/or theory is required when explaining the reasons for any recommended changes in instruction. In edTPA® Secondary Mathematics assessment commentary, research and/or theory is required in explaining the next steps of instruction. The edTPA® Secondary Mathematics preparation guide explains common learning theories in detail to where you can read and incorporate them into your commentaries. The following learning theories are included in the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics preparation guide:

 

• Elliot Aronson – Jigsaw Cooperative Learning Technique
• David Ausubel – Theory of Advance Organizers
• John Dewey – Research Related to Progressive Education
• Robert Sternberg – Triarchic Theory of Intelligences
• Jerome Bruner – Scaffolding and Spiral Curriculum
• Benjamin Bloom – Bloom’s Taxonomy
• Howard Gardner – Multiple Intelligences
• Theory Kishore – Visual Learning Theory
• Jean Piaget – Theory of Cognitive Development
• Allan Paivio – Dual Coding Theory
• Robert Marzano – Model of Teaching Effectiveness
• Albert Bandura – Observational Learning
• Spencer Kagan – Structural Approach to Cooperative Learning
• Abraham Maslow – Hierarchy of Needs
• Lev Vygotsky – Zone of Proximal Development

 

edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Academic Language and Academic Function

 

When developing edTPA® Secondary Mathematics instruction, the idea of academic language and academic function is not taken into account by most individuals, so fulfilling this requirement of the Secondary Mathematics edTPA® can be challenging. This section of the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics preparation guide explains language function, language demand, vocabulary, discourse, and syntax, and language supports. In addition, examples are included related to the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics to help individuals see how academic language and academic function are incorporated into Secondary Mathematics lesson plans.

 

Explanation of Planning Commentary for the Pearson edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Portfolio

 

The edTPA® Secondary Mathematics preparation guide dives deep into each question in the planning commentary. The edTPA® Secondary Mathematics guide explains the purpose of each question and how to respond to each question. Moreover, strategies are provided on best practices and common mistakes individuals make in writing responses to the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics planning commentary questions. Topics covered in this section of the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics guide include:

 

• Describing the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics central focus
• Explaining the purpose of the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics learning segment
• Making strong connections between Secondary Mathematics standards and learning objectives to the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics central focus
• Explaining how edTPA® Secondary Mathematics lessons were designed to allow students to make connections to key aspects of the central focus
• Making strong connections to personal, cultural, and community assets
• Explaining how to link prior academic knowledge and personal, cultural, and community assets to justifying learning tasks and materials
• Explaining how instructional strategies and plan supports are tailored to the needs of the whole class and individuals
• Supporting learning through language during edTPA® Secondary Mathematics learning segment
• Explaining how Secondary Mathematics assessments are focused on providing evidence of students’ learning related to the central focus

 

This edTPA® Secondary Mathematics section includes tips and strategies on best practices and common mistakes to maximize scores.

 

Explanation of Instruction Commentary for the Pearson edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Portfolio

 

The edTPA® Secondary Mathematics prep guide explains in depth each question in the instruction commentary. The book explains the purpose of each question and how to respond to each question in the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics instruction commentary. Topics covered in this section of the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics guide include:

 

• Establishing a positive and challenging Secondary Mathematics learning environment
• Engaging students in developing an understanding of Secondary Mathematics central focus
• Making instructional connections to prior academic learning and personal, cultural, and community assets with new Secondary Mathematics learning
• Eliciting and building on students response to promote thinking and develop understanding related to the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics central focus
• Justifying how instructional strategies and materials helped students develop learning toward the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics central focus
• Analyzing Secondary Mathematics instruction to recommend and justify changes to learning

 

Moreover, strategies are provided on best practices and common mistakes individuals make in writing responses to the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics instruction commentary questions.

 

Explanation of Assessment Commentary for the Pearson edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Portfolio

 

The edTPA® Secondary Mathematics guide explains how to answer questions in the assessment commentary. Suggestions on how to respond and best practices are included in this section of the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics preparation guide. Topics covered in this section of the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics guide include:

 

• Analyzing evidence of student learning relative to the edTPA® Secondary Mathematics central focus
• Best ways to providing feedback to students to maximize Secondary Mathematics learning
• Explaining ways to support focus students to understand and use feedback to further Secondary Mathematics learning
• Analyzing students’ use of language to develop Secondary Mathematics content understanding
• Explaining how to analyze students’ performance to design the next steps of Secondary Mathematics instruction
• Providing suggestions on topics to cover for patterns of learning

 

Secondary Mathematics edTPA® Full Example

 

One of the main benefits of this edTPA® Secondary Mathematics guide is that it includes a FULL example of a passing edTPA® Secondary Mathematics portfolio. This edTPA® Secondary Mathematics example is a passing score portfolio, so individuals can see how the information presented in the guide is used in developing an entire edTPA® Secondary Mathematics portfolio. The following are included for this edTPA® Secondary Mathematics portfolio:

 

• Task 1: Part A – edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Context for Learning
• Task 1: Part B – edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Lesson Plans for Learning Segment
• Task 1: Part C – edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Instructional Materials
• Task 1: Part D – edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Assessments
• Task 1: Part E – edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Planning Commentary
• Task 2: Part A – edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Video Clips
• Task 2: Part B – edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Instruction Commentary
• Task 3: Part A – edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Student Work Samples
• Task 3: Part B – edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Evidence of Feedback
• Task 3: Part C – edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Assessment Commentary
• Task 3: Part D – edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Evaluation Criteria

 

The scoring profile with the summary of scores for each rubric is included for this edTPA® Secondary Mathematics portfolio. Comments and analysis of what was done well and/or need improvement are included for the following rubrics:

 

• edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Task 1: Planning for Literacy Instruction and Assessment
• edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Rubric 1: Planning for Literacy Learning
• edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Rubric 2: Planning to Support Varied Student Learning Needs
• edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Rubric 3: Using Knowledge of Students to Inform Teaching and Learning
• edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Rubric 4: Identifying and Supporting Language Demands
• edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Rubric 5: Planning Assessments to Monitor and Support Student Learning
• edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Task 2: Instructing and Engaging Students in Literacy Learning
• edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Rubric 6: Learning Environment
• edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Rubric 7: Engaging Students in Learning
• edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Rubric 8: Deepening Student Learning
• edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Rubric 9: Subject-Specific Pedagogy: Elementary Literacy
• edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Rubric 10: Analyzing Teaching Effectiveness
• edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Task 3: Assessing Students' Literacy Learning
• edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Rubric 11: Analysis of Student Learning
• edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Rubric 12: Providing Feedback to Guide Further Learning
• edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Rubric 13: Student Understanding and Use of Feedback
• edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Rubric 14: Analyzing Students' Language Use and Literacy Learning
• edTPA® Secondary Mathematics Rubric 15: Using Assessment to Inform Instruction