presidential awards for excellence in mathematics and science teaching (paemst) overview

Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics

and Science Teaching (PAEMST)

Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics

and Science Teaching (PAEMST)

OverviewOverview

PAEMST Eligibility PAEMST Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree

Full-time employees w/ at least 50% teaching

5 years teaching prior to this academic year

K-12 math/science teacher

Not a past PAEMST winner

Bachelor’s degree

Full-time employees w/ at least 50% teaching

5 years teaching prior to this academic year

K-12 math/science teacher

Not a past PAEMST winner

NominationNomination

Deadline www.paemst.org

Completed online

Self-nominated or nominated by others

Invitation to start the application process

Deadline www.paemst.org

Completed online

Self-nominated or nominated by others

Invitation to start the application process

Two-Tiered Review ProcessTwo-Tiered Review Process State level:

KS selects up to three finalists per content area

National level: Up to two finalists from KS FBI background check

State level: KS selects up to three finalists per content area

National level: Up to two finalists from KS FBI background check

Three Application ComponentsThree Application Components Administrative

Narrative

Video

Administrative

Narrative

Video

Administrative ComponentAdministrative Component

Teacher Information Form (online) Employment Verification Form Three letters of recommendation:

From parents, colleagues, administrators, students Positive impact on student learning in

math/science One must be from school/district official Signed and dated

Resume (two-page limit)

Teacher Information Form (online) Employment Verification Form Three letters of recommendation:

From parents, colleagues, administrators, students Positive impact on student learning in

math/science One must be from school/district official Signed and dated

Resume (two-page limit)

Narrative/Video ComponentsNarrative/Video Components

Linked components 5 dimensions scoring rubric Narrative connects the video to the sequence of

learning

Demonstrate mastery of content and pedagogy Place student learning in a progression Uses teacher strategies that engage students in the

practices

Linked components 5 dimensions scoring rubric Narrative connects the video to the sequence of

learning

Demonstrate mastery of content and pedagogy Place student learning in a progression Uses teacher strategies that engage students in the

practices

Narrative ComponentNarrative Component

Two parts Written response Supplemental materials (10 page limit)

Topic selection based on three criteria Challenging topic for students In the standards at that grade level Builds to future learning

Two parts Written response Supplemental materials (10 page limit)

Topic selection based on three criteria Challenging topic for students In the standards at that grade level Builds to future learning

Video ComponentVideo Component

1 lesson; 1 class

Continuous and Unedited

Maximum 45 minutes

Reflections woven into narrative with timestamps

1 lesson; 1 class

Continuous and Unedited

Maximum 45 minutes

Reflections woven into narrative with timestamps

Video (continued)Video (continued)

Student behaviors are observable and are engaged in the practices

Student responses can be heard NOT only direct instruction Labeled and uploaded as outlined in the

application on pg. 8

Student behaviors are observable and are engaged in the practices

Student responses can be heard NOT only direct instruction Labeled and uploaded as outlined in the

application on pg. 8

Video (continued)Video (continued)

Direct instruction is concise and clear Show all students engaged in learning Vary the ways you engage students Demonstrate how you employ

instructional methods Show how you use technology with

students

Direct instruction is concise and clear Show all students engaged in learning Vary the ways you engage students Demonstrate how you employ

instructional methods Show how you use technology with

students

Things to RememberThings to Remember

Five Dimensions of Teaching—max 12 pages Supplemental materials—max 10 pages Supplemental materials:

Lesson plans Student work samples Assessments used Publications References used in narrative

Five Dimensions of Teaching—max 12 pages Supplemental materials—max 10 pages Supplemental materials:

Lesson plans Student work samples Assessments used Publications References used in narrative

E-mail AddressesE-mail Addresses

Tammy Miller tmiller@ksde.org

Matt Krehbiel mkrehbiel@ksde.org

Melissa Fast mfast@ksde.org

Tammy Miller tmiller@ksde.org

Matt Krehbiel mkrehbiel@ksde.org

Melissa Fast mfast@ksde.org