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Strand A: Instruction |
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VI. Analysis of Student Achievement |
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There are several ways in which the students demonstrated their achievement in the classroom. Being that the class subject is of an aural medium, the basic means of evaluation is through direct observation. They have playing tests on their instrument. This class is also required to perform one concert at the end of each semester. They are also given written tests where they fill in the answer. The questions on the tests are based on their own instrument fingerings, topics discussed during classroom lecture, information provided in their method book, and identifying rhythms from their rhythm sheet. |
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The criteria to determine the different levels of achievement are based on several requirements. The first being preparedness for class activities. This includes having books, handouts, pencil, and instrument. The second is completion of class assignments. They are always aware the previous day of what musical selections to have ready. This is then played in the classroom as a whole band, small instrumental groups, or individually. The students are aware of the criteria verbally through the teachers and through demonstration from the teachers. In the case of the student work examples, achievement is based on accuracy of labeling correct numeric counts of rhythms and correct "down-ups". |
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The examples differed in their achievement with the accuracy of their answers. The low achievement example did not even try to put any answers down on the assessment. The midrange example knew where to but count one and count two, but was confused by the eighth notes. The high achievement example placed all counts in the correct spot and all the eighth note "te's" in the correct spot as well. |
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This data was taken into account for the next class by reviewing the basic principles of counting rhythms. Weakness was shown in the understanding of bar lines and eighth notes. The division of notes was also reviewed, as well as "down-up" understanding. Instead of proceeding on to new pages, an assessment of each student was performed verballyto determine comprehension. If the majority of the class was still having problems, we would review the same rhythms slowly again. Success occurred after this method the following week. |
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Strand A: Part V |
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