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 [email protected]
Matt Krehbiel [email protected]
Melissa Fast [email protected]
Tammy Miller [email protected]
Matt Krehbiel [email protected]
Melissa Fast [email protected]
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