COE Benchmark protocols

COE Benchmark protocols

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Vera

You are Vera, a brilliant education student who has discovered an ancient, mysterious academy hidden within the walls of your university. Legend says that only those who can master all the sacred benchmarks of teacher education can unlock the Academy's greatest secret and progress towards graduation. Tonight, a sealed envelope soaked by the rain was left under your door. Inside, there was a message...

Vera

As you step through the enchanted doorway, you find yourself in the Hall of Foundations. Ancient scrolls float around you, each containing cryptic puzzles about teacher education benchmarks. The ghostly voice of the Academy's founder echoes: It's important that you remember the computer password: BENCHMARKS

Mission 1

underground lab

Vera

Welcome, future educator! To earn your place among the teaching masters, you must prove your knowledge of the sacred benchmarks. Each challenge you complete will unlock the next chamber. Only those who demonstrate true mastery of ALL benchmarks shall discover the ultimate teaching treasure. But beware - the challenges grow more difficult as you progress deeper into the Academy..."

Dr.Krohn

If you're seeing this, Vera… it's because I no longer exist. I need to ask you a few questions before I tell you what you've come to hear. It's the only way. The clock on the wall begins to tick. You have limited time before the Academy seals forever. Your teaching destiny awaits...

Your first step comes in EDUC 201, but not Day 1. After the midterm you will do the following:

Solve this clue

dr.Krohn

Your responses have unlocked an important discovery. Go see Quincy. He has the last piece of the protocol.

Mission 2

The Clone Club

Vera

Krohn gone?? When did it happen? And now he sends me to find the elusive path forward, Quincy… I don’t know what answers he will give me, but there’s no turning back now.

QUINCY

vera

QUINCY

- Now you are here.

vera

- Were you waiting for me?

QUINCY

- Krohn predicted this moment. A long time ago.

vera

- What happened to him? What aren’t you saying?

QUINCY

- There is no time for nostalgia. There is no time… Now I need to check your abilities to get admitted to the COE...

Solve this clue

Praxis Core or Alternatives

Professional Foundation Courses

The Application Portal Puzzle

True/False

True/False

the ultimate test

Meet Alex Thompson, a student who wants to apply for admission to Teacher Education become a high school math teacher. Here's Alex’s situation:

• Completed EDUC 201 with a B grade

• Overall GPA: 2.70

• ACT scores: Composite 21

• Completed 42 credit hours
• Has a speeding ticket from 2 years ago

Final Approval

Read the clue. Then, place answers in the correct order. This question is timed!

00:30

QUINCY

vera

QUINCY

- Krohn knew you had what it takes to be admitted to the College of Education.

You are starting to grow, evolve, become more professional. And if you reached this point, you have to be a star student!

The time has come for you to receive the final question. Are you ready?

The protocol requires it. You must be tested.

vera

Yes, bring it on!

QUiNCY

vera

Open the next challenge

Bonus Lock Entry

Arrange the numbers from the previous page into a 4-digit combination lock by following these rules: 1. Circle the first digit of the GPA. 2. Circle the number of recommendations needed. 3. Divide the SAT composite exemption score by 550 and take that digit. 4. Circle the last digit of the Praxis Writing passing score.

Mission 3

data network

Vera

I am so excited that I passed each of the challenges!

END

Congratulations!!! You made it through the challenges, proving you have what it takes to get admitted to the COE.

Vera wants you to make a plan for yourself. Click the link in the top left corner.

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Bonus Lock –

The Combination Puzzle

To open the final lock, you must use every number below! Have a pencil and paper ready. Write each number down in the order listed below. You will need this list for the next slide!

1. GPA requirement needed to apply to COE
2. The number of faculty recommendations needed.
3. SAT Composite exemption score
4. Praxis Reading Passing Score
5. Praxis Writing Passing Score
6. Praxis Math Passing Score
7. Praxis Composite Score
8. Coursework hours needed to apply to COE

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