1. EDCI 306 MUSIC ASSESSMENT

2. Objectives: 1) TSW understand the advantages and disadvantages of several assessment systems as measured by class discussion and response. 2) TSW learn about half notes as evidenced by rhythmic composition assignments. C.M. – Giving students choices Student Scoring Sheet Mean and Range Student Scoring Sheet Mean and Range Assessing Music Assessing Music Key Signatures Key Signatures Rhythmic Dictation – half notes Rhythmic Dictation – half notes Research Paper or Grant Proposal Research Paper or Grant Proposal Technology Assignment #1 – due Feb. 9 th Technology Assignment #1 – due Feb. 9 th Keyboards (Style with Tempo) Keyboards (Style with Tempo) For Thursday: Music Education Research (meet in the 1 st floor Library) – topic and references due Feb. 25 th Next Tuesday: Questioning Strategies

3. Music Assessment What kind of assessor are you? What kind of assessor are you? Should music be assessed at all? Should music be assessed at all? Types of assessment Types of assessment Traditional/Authentic (Learning Styles) Traditional/Authentic (Learning Styles) Percentage/Letter Grade/Points/Checks Percentage/Letter Grade/Points/Checks Teacher Support Teacher Support Limited guidance – Research Paper Limited guidance – Research Paper Rubric (teacher/class/student designed) – Microteach. Rubric (teacher/class/student designed) – Microteach. Drafts (teacher returns edited drafts) Drafts (teacher returns edited drafts) Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Motivation

4. Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Nelson Mandela