NOCTI Simulation, Intervention and Reflection

Posted on Categories NOCTI Prep, Student Engagement

At a Glance Administrative Assisting students at JP McCaskey High School complete five practice NOCTI simulations. They and their parents receive their scores and general NOCTI information to help them prepare for the NOCTI assessment. Description To better prepare for the NOCTI test, administrative assisting students are required to complete five NOCTI simulations before taking … Continue reading NOCTI Simulation, Intervention and Reflection

North Montco Technical Career Center: Personalized Learning Project

Posted on Categories Classroom Management, NOCTI Prep, Online Learning Tools & Resources, Professional Development, Student Engagement

At a Glance Supported by a Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Personalized Learning Grant, North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC) implemented an innovative personalized learning paradigm that leverages digital technology to create an individual learning path for each student. Description NMTCC is the first CTC in the state to be awarded the Pennsylvania Department of … Continue reading North Montco Technical Career Center: Personalized Learning Project

Warren County Career Center: Partnership with Local Police Department

Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, NOCTI Prep, Project-based Learning, Student Engagement, Work-based learning

At a Glance Through a partnership with the local police department, welding students at Warren County Career Center (WCCC) gain relevant work experience as they complete several hands-on projects for the department. Description The collaboration between the WCCC welding program and the City of Warren Police Department is a long-established tradition. Due to this strong … Continue reading Warren County Career Center: Partnership with Local Police Department

Teacher Strategies to Improve Student Performance

Posted on Categories BCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Curriculum Planning, New Teacher Induction, NOCTI Prep, Professional Development

Research has proven that consistent teacher effort to utilize proven strategies will make significant improvements in student performance. A series of small curriculum planning and instructional delivery changes made by a teacher over time will result in more focused instruction, more engaged students and improved performance. Download the guide HERE.

Data Mining of NOCTI Test Results

Posted on Categories NOCTI Prep

At a Glance One teacher is using student results from the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) to develop state-required student learning objectives (SLOs) and to inform decisions on maintaining or changing instructional practices aimed at improving student achievement. Overview While all teachers at the Steel Center for CTE, under the supervision of one or … Continue reading Data Mining of NOCTI Test Results

Interactive Trivia Game for NOCTI and Industry Certification Review

Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Industry Certifications, NOCTI Prep, Online Learning Tools & Resources, Student Engagement

At a Glance Students in the Network Systems Technology program at Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center play a specially designed trivia board game as a method for reviewing technical material.  Overview In 2013, the Network Systems Technology instructor at Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center created a board game, modeled after Trivial Pursuit, to … Continue reading Interactive Trivia Game for NOCTI and Industry Certification Review

Use of Learning Tools for NOCTI Prep

Posted on Categories NOCTI Prep, Online Learning Tools & Resources, Technology Integration

At a Glance At Chester County Technical College High School, all programs of study use Quizlet and MAX Teaching methods to enhance student learning and improve NOCTI assessment scores.  Overview The Chester County Technical College High School is Pennsylvania’s first public, hybrid career and technical high school/community college. The high school, which serves students in … Continue reading Use of Learning Tools for NOCTI Prep

Auto Collision Repair Partnership with Rubright Racing

Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Information and Exploration, Curriculum Planning, NOCTI Prep, Student Engagement

At a Glance The Collision Repair instructor at North Montco Career and Technical Center (NMTCC) established a partnership with local company Rubright Racing Enterprises to build a street legal drag car. Overview Through a partnership between NMTCC and Rubright Racing Enterprises, students in the Collision Repair program had the opportunity to build a customized car. … Continue reading Auto Collision Repair Partnership with Rubright Racing

Recipe Costing Lesson

Posted on Categories Misc. Lesson Plans & Ideas, NOCTI Prep

Essential Question(s) The following essential questions are explored in this lesson plan: Why is it important to cost out a recipe? How does the recipe cost affect the menu price? Relevant Program(s) of Study This lesson was created for Culinary Arts – CIP 12.0508 Institutional Food Worker. Lesson Objective(s) or Task(s) Students will understand recipe … Continue reading Recipe Costing Lesson

Pre-NOCTI Score Analysis Lesson

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Essential Question(s) The following essential question is explored in this lesson plan: Why is it important to develop data analysis skills? Relevant Program(s) of Study This lesson was created for Culinary Arts – CIP 12.0508 Institutional Food Worker, however, it can be used in any program that administers the Pre-NOCTI. Lesson Objective(s) or Task(s) Using calculated percentages, … Continue reading Pre-NOCTI Score Analysis Lesson