AMS case studies
AMS · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The American Montessori Society (AMS) teacher certification is a professional credential for educators who wish to teach in Montessori early childhood, lower elementary, upper elementary, or secondary classrooms. It signals that a teacher has completed an approved Montessori teacher-education program and demonstrated competency in Montessori philosophy, curriculum design, and classroom practice. The AMS case studies are 5 cases and about 2,630 words.
1The Rushing Fourth-Year
Daniel, 4 years 7 months, is in his second year in a 3–6 classroom of 24 children staffed by one guide and one assistant. In the past month he has received twelve new presentations, from the addition strip board to land and water forms.
527 words, about 3 min2The Efficient Assistant and the Snack Table
A new assistant has been in the Willow 3–6 room for two weeks. She is warm, quick, and proud of her efficiency.
543 words, about 3 min3Invented Spelling, Reversals, and a Parent’s Dyslexia Concern
Lena, 5 years 2 months, speaks Russian at home and English at school and has been in the classroom for 18 months. During circle she rarely speaks, but in the book corner she reads simple decodable books aloud to herself with only occasional errors.
513 words, about 3 min4Counting to 120 Without Place Value
Aiden, 4 years 9 months, rote-counts to 120, recognizes numerals to 100, and completes the teen board quickly, saying “ten-one, eleven” as he goes. When the guide gives him the large number cards and asks him to build 67 with the golden beads, he lays out six ten-bars and seven units, then counts every piece aloud and announces “thirteen.” He can point to 13 when asked but cannot bring 13 beads on request.
529 words, about 3 min5A Placement Decision Built on an Incomplete File
It is late February. Priya, 5 years 8 months, is in her third year.
518 words, about 3 min