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PERFORMING ARTS: ASSESSMENT DESCRIPTORS 1 - 7

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

There are frequent discussions with students and parents about grades, grade descriptors and numbers. A common question is, "How do I get a 6?," or "How do I get a 7?" The redirection then becomes a focus on students "providing consistent evidence" of meeting the descriptors - usually more than just one descriptor - within each of the grading categories. The purpose of this quiz is ...

a)

to help students sing better

b)

play more correct notes in a scale and/or song

c)

to help students become more familiar with and understand the Performing Arts assessment categories and grade descriptors, moving beyond a simple 'number'

d)

learn gymnastics

2.

A document which contains an assessment scale providing details and information used to measure student performance on a task or skill is called a ___________ !

a)

multiple choice exam

b)

rubric

c)

crossword puzzle

d)

smart music

3.

In band, students are allowed an unlimited amount of retakes on performance assessments (i.e., playing tests).

a)

FALSE

b)

TRUE

4.

In band, ALL posted assignments count towards the overall grade.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.

Which 'category' matches with the assessment marking of '4' ?

a)

Exemplary

b)

Accomplished

c)

Proficient

d)

Approaching Proficiency

6.

Which 'category' matches with the assessment marking of '5' ?

a)

Exemplary

b)

Accomplished

c)

Proficient

d)

Approaching Proficiency

7.

Which 'category' matches with the assessment marking of '6' ?

a)

Exemplary

b)

Accomplished

c)

Proficient

d)

Approaching Proficiency

8.

Which 'category' matches with the assessment marking of '7' ?

a)

Exemplary

b)

Accomplished

c)

Proficient

d)

Approaching Proficiency

9.

Which 'category' matches with the assessment marking of '3' ?

a)

Insufficient Evidence

b)

No Evidence

c)

Progressing

d)

arts & crafts

10.

Which 'category' matches with the assessment marking of '2' ?

a)

Emerging

b)

Insufficient evidence

c)

Accomplished

d)

Approaching proficiency

11.

Which 'category' matches with the assessment marking of '1' ?

a)

Exemplary

b)

Supportive

c)

Insufficient Evidence

d)

Developing

12.

Ready the 'descriptor' information below. Choose which 'category' the descriptor belongs to:


Generally accurate performance execution

Mostly good command of technique and/or craftsmanship Partial attention to detail

Missed articulations as noted in music

Rhythm errors (simple, duple and dotted rhythms)

Some tempo issues

a)

Exemplary

b)

Accomplished

c)

Emerging

d)

Approaching Proficiency

13.

Ready the 'descriptor' information below. Choose which 'category' the descriptor belongs to:


Very accurate performance execution..

Good command of technique and/or craftsmanship..

Some attention to detail.

Some evidence of noted articulation style

Some evidence of dynamic contrast

Consistent rhythms with some errors

Consistent tempo with some errors

a)

Approaching Proficiency

b)

Proficient

c)

Accomplished

d)

Progressing

14.

Ready the 'descriptor' information below. Choose which 'category' the descriptor belongs to:


Somewhat flawed performance execution

Partial command of technique and/or craftsmanship

Limited attention to detail.

Inconsistent articulation pattern

Many rhythm errors

Many tempo issues

Some effort noted but lack of enthusiastic performance

a)

Progressing

b)

Approaching Proficiency

c)

Insufficient Evidence

d)

Emerging

15.

Ready the 'descriptor' information below. Choose which 'category' the descriptor belongs to:


Minimal command of technique; limited displays of craftsmanship.

Incorrect articulation technique

Inconsistent tempo

Rhythm accuracy almost non-existent

a)

Approaching Proficiency

b)

Progressing

c)

Emerging

d)

Insufficient Evidence

16.

Read the 'descriptor' information below. Which 'category' is the descriptor connected to?


Flawless performance execution

Complete command of technique and/or craftsmanship

Meticulous attention to detail.

Flawless tempo and rhythm throughout music performance Overwhelming evidence of noted articulation styles

a)

Proficient

b)

Exemplary

c)

Accomplished

d)

Insufficient Evidence

17.

Read the 'descriptor' information below. Which 'category' is the descriptor connected to?


Good sense of style.

Convincing aesthetic expression.

Performance or creation is an effective work of art. Consistent phrasing for musical style

Consistent characteristic tone

Dynamics consistent

a)

Accomplished

b)

Emerging

c)

Exemplary

d)

Proficient

18.

Read the 'descriptor' information below. Which 'category' is the descriptor connected to?


Developing sense of style & tone..

Some aesthetic expression.

Some consistency in articulation

Some basic phrasing present

Some evidence of characteristic tone

a)

Emerging

b)

Insufficient Evidence

c)

Proficient

d)

Progressing

19.

Match the 'category' order below with the correct 'number' order.


Approaching Proficiency - Proficient - Accomplished

a)

3 - 4 - 5

b)

4 - 5 - 6

c)

5 - 6 - 7

d)

3 - 4 - 5

20.

What is the minimum grade marking a student can receive to avoid recuperação?

a)

2 - Emerging

b)

1 - Insufficient Evidence

c)

4 - Approaching Proficiency

d)

3 - Progressing