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Science Education (NSTA)

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The Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education: Science Concentration consists of a 120 semester-hour curriculum that includes general education courses required by the University and coursework in education required for teacher certification. The program is nationally recognized  by the National Science Teacher Association (NSTA), "[promoting] excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all".

For more information about the program, visit the B.S. in Secondary Education website or contact the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership

Terri Sullivan at terris@latech.edu,    318-257-4906

Special Professional Association (SPA) Resources

The resources below are provided to assist with the program's continuing accreditation efforts.
File Attachments:
  1. NSTA Final Program Report Submission: Middle Grades NSTA Final Program Report Submission: Middle Grades
    Report submitted by the Science Education Middle Grades program of Louisiana Tech University to NSTA for review leading to national recognition.
  2. NSTA Final Program Report Submission: Secondary Grades NSTA Final Program Report Submission: Secondary Grades
    Report submitted by the Science Education Secondary Grades program of Louisiana Tech University to NSTA for review leading to national recognition.
  3. NSTA_CAEP Report-Assessment Requirements.pdf NSTA_CAEP Report-Assessment Requirements.pdf
    The Assessment Systemstillremainssimilarto what was expected fromusing the 2003 Preservice Science Teacher Standards. Many of the new standards are similar to the old  standards, but the evaluation of meeting the standards and elements is different. The new  submission guidelines require six assessments and allows up to 8 assessments to meet all  standards. As a whole, the assessments must demonstrate candidate mastery of the 2012 NSTA  Preservice Science Teacher Standards. ...
  4. Program Review Completed by NSTA - National Recognition, Middle Grades Science Education Program Review Completed by NSTA - National Recognition, Middle Grades Science Education
    Report provided to the Middle Grades Science Education program of Louisiana Tech University based upon NSTA's program review process.
  5. Program Review Completed by NSTA - National Recognition, Secondary Science Education Program Review Completed by NSTA - National Recognition, Secondary Science Education
    Report provided to the Secondary Science Education program of Louisiana Tech University based upon NSTA's program review process.
Web Links:
  1. CAEP Contact Information CAEP Contact Information
    This web-based resource provides contact information for professional organizations (e.g., NAEYC) associated with the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
  2. NSTA Accreditation Page NSTA Accreditation Page
    This page contains resources associated with NSTA program reports.
  3. NSTA Standards for Science Teacher Preparation NSTA Standards for Science Teacher Preparation
  4. Program Report Examples Program Report Examples
    From the NCATE website, "DISCLAIMER: These documents are examples of reports from programs that were granted full national recognition by the appropriate SPA. Each program has given NCATE permission to post its report on the NCATE web site. Numerous examples are provided in order to show the multiple ways that programs can be successful. None of these reports are perfect; but each has strengths and each was able to demonstrate to the SPA that the program had developed assessments that could adequately demonstrate that their completers have mastered the SPA standards.
  5. Program Standards and Report Forms Program Standards and Report Forms
    This web-based resource contains links to program report forms and instructions for completing and submitting the forms. Select your SPA (e.g., NAEYC) from the dropdown menu then access the appropriate forms and instructions.
  6. SPA Assessment Library SPA Assessment Library
    The SPA Assessment Library "includes over 250 assessments selected by the Specialized Professional Associations (SPAs) as excellent examples of assessments that were successful in meeting the SPA standards." Select your SPA (e.g., NAEYC) from the dropdown menu to access links to exemplary assessments.

Assessment of Content Knowledge Assessment

State Licensure Exam: Praxis II Content Test

The state of Louisiana requires the passing of a content knowledge test (e.g., Praxis II Content Test) as a condition of teacher certification. The undergraduate teacher education program at Louisiana Tech University requires the passing of this test prior to admission into the teacher candidate's final clinical practice (e.g., student teaching). The post baccalaureate programs (certfication-only and M.A.T.) require passing scores for program admission.

Web Links:
  1. Teacher Education Assessment Data & Reports Teacher Education Assessment Data & Reports
    Contains links to summary data related to the all the programs of this Educator Preparation Provider (EPP). Ex. - A matrix of Praxis category scores compared to state and national scores and aligned with Teacher Education Outcomes.

Praxis Content Scores: 2010-11

File Attachments:
  1. Praxis 0235 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2010-2011 - All Scores Praxis 0235 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2010-2011 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  2. Praxis 0245 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2010-2011 - All Scores Praxis 0245 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2010-2011 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  3. Praxis 0265 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2010-2011 - All Scores Praxis 0265 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2010-2011 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  4. Praxis 0439 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2010-2011 - All Scores Praxis 0439 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2010-2011 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.

Praxis Content Scores: 2011-12

File Attachments:
  1. Praxis 0235 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores Praxis 0235 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  2. Praxis 0235 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores Praxis 0235 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  3. Praxis 0245 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores Praxis 0245 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  4. Praxis 0245 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores Praxis 0245 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  5. Praxis 0265 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores Praxis 0265 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  6. Praxis 0265 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 -All Scores Praxis 0265 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 -All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  7. Praxis 0439 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores Praxis 0439 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  8. Praxis 0439 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores Praxis 0439 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.

Praxis Content Scores: 2012-13

File Attachments:
  1. Praxis 0235 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores Praxis 0235 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  2. Praxis 0235 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores Praxis 0235 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  3. Praxis 0245 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores Praxis 0245 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  4. Praxis 0245 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores Praxis 0245 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  5. Praxis 0265 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores Praxis 0265 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  6. Praxis 0265 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores Praxis 0265 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  7. Praxis 0439 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores Praxis 0439 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  8. Praxis 0439 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores Praxis 0439 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  9. Praxis 5235 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores Praxis 5235 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  10. Praxis 5235 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores Praxis 5235 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  11. Praxis 5245 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores Praxis 5245 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  12. Praxis 5245 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores Praxis 5245 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  13. Praxis 5265 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores Praxis 5265 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  14. Praxis 5625 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores Praxis 5625 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.

Assessment of Pedagogical Knowledge

Praxis PLT Test

Praxis PLT Scores: 2010-11

Praxis PLT Scores: 2011-12

File Attachments:
  1. Praxis 0623 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores Praxis 0623 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  2. Praxis 0623 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores Praxis 0623 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  3. Praxis 0624 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores Praxis 0624 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores
    This report contains all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  4. Praxis 0624 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores Praxis 0624 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  5. Praxis 5623 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores Praxis 5623 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  6. Praxis 5623 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores Praxis 5623 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  7. Praxis 5624 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores Praxis 5624 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  8. Praxis 5624 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores Praxis 5624 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.

Praxis PLT Scores: 2012-13

File Attachments:
  1. Praxis 0623 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores Praxis 0623 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  2. Praxis 0623 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores Praxis 0623 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  3. Praxis 0624 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores Praxis 0624 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  4. Praxis 0624 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores Praxis 0624 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  5. Praxis 5623 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores Praxis 5623 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  6. Praxis 5623 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores Praxis 5623 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  7. Praxis 5624 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores Praxis 5624 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  8. Praxis 5624 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores Praxis 5624 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.

Assessment of Candidate's Ability to Plan

Assessment of Clinical Practice

Assessment of Candidate's Impact on Student Learning

Author: Don Schillinger
Modified by user: Louisiana Tech Manager
Last modified: 2/13/2014 6:27 AM (EDT)