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National Board Certification (NBPTS) Syllabus
Advanced voluntary certification for experienced teachers issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. The full National Board Certification (NBPTS) syllabus: 8 subjects, 26 chapters, 81 topics and 170 sub-topics, with 405 flashcards written against it.
National Board Certification (NBPTS) subjects
National Board Certification (NBPTS) has 8 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Foundations of National Board Certification
- Purpose, History, and Value of the Credential · 4 topics
- Eligibility, Certificate Areas, and Logistics · 4 topics
- The Architecture of Accomplished Teaching · 3 topics
The Five Core Propositions
- Proposition 1: Commitment to Students and Their Learning · 3 topics
- Proposition 2: Knowledge of Subject and How to Teach It · 3 topics
- Proposition 3: Managing and Monitoring Student Learning · 4 topics
- Proposition 4: Thinking Systematically and Learning from Experience · 3 topics
- Proposition 5: Members of Learning Communities · 3 topics
Component 1: Content Knowledge (Computer-Based Assessment)
- Structure and Format of the Assessment · 3 topics
- Mastering Selected-Response Items · 3 topics
- Constructed-Response Exercises · 3 topics
Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction (Portfolio)
- Overview of the Differentiation Portfolio · 3 topics
- Selecting and Analyzing Student Work · 3 topics
- Writing the Differentiation Commentary · 3 topics
Component 3: Teaching Practice and Learning Environment (Video Portfolio)
- Overview and Video Requirements · 3 topics
- Capturing High-Quality Video Evidence · 3 topics
- Written Commentary for Component 3 · 3 topics
Component 4: Effective and Reflective Practitioner (Portfolio)
- Overview of Component 4 · 3 topics
- Assessment and Data Literacy · 3 topics
- Professional Engagement and Partnerships · 3 topics
Evidence, Reflective Writing, and Scoring
- The Craft of Accomplished Teacher Writing · 3 topics
- Understanding How Components Are Scored · 3 topics
- Aligning Submissions with the Rubrics · 3 topics
Maintaining and Leveraging Certification
- Retake and Banking Policies · 3 topics
- Maintenance of Certification (MOC) · 3 topics
- Teacher Leadership and Professional Impact · 3 topics
National Board Certification (NBPTS) flashcards
405 question-and-answer cards across 8 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
- Foundations of National Board Certification — 50 cards
- The Five Core Propositions — 51 cards
- Component 1: Content Knowledge (Computer-Based Assessment) — 51 cards
- Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction (Portfolio) — 50 cards
- Component 3: Teaching Practice and Learning Environment (Video Portfolio) — 51 cards
- Component 4: Effective and Reflective Practitioner (Portfolio) — 51 cards
- Evidence, Reflective Writing, and Scoring — 51 cards
- Maintaining and Leveraging Certification — 50 cards
National Board Certification (NBPTS) syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the National Board Certification (NBPTS) syllabus?
National Board Certification (NBPTS) covers 8 subjects: Foundations of National Board Certification, The Five Core Propositions, Component 1: Content Knowledge (Computer-Based Assessment), Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction (Portfolio), Component 3: Teaching Practice and Learning Environment (Video Portfolio), Component 4: Effective and Reflective Practitioner (Portfolio), Evidence, Reflective Writing, and Scoring and Maintaining and Leveraging Certification.
How many chapters and topics are in the National Board Certification (NBPTS) syllabus?
26 chapters and 81 topics, broken down further into 170 sub-topics, across 8 subjects. The Five Core Propositions is the largest subject, with 16 topics in 5 chapters.
Are there National Board Certification (NBPTS) flashcards?
Yes — 405 question-and-answer flashcards in 8 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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