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MUSIC 7-9 CURRICULUM GUIDE INTERIM EDITION APPENDICES 540 Appendix B Assessment Strategies and Samples

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Assessment Strategies and Samples

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Assessment Strategies

Assessmentstrategiesmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto:

• Observations

Theteacherobservestheindividualstudentorgroupandassessesthestudent/slearningofvariousoutcomes.Peerassessmentisalsopossible.Checklists,anecdotalcommentsandstudentperformancescanhelpwithassessmentthroughobservation.

• Performances

Theteacherassessesthestudents’achievementofoutcomesthroughindividualandgroupperformancesincludingcompositionandprojects.Inaddition,theteachermayusechecklistsandtestexecrcisesfrommethodbooks.

• Self-Assessment

Studentsreflectonwhattheyhavelearnedandhowtoimprove.Theselfassessmentscanincludejournalwriting,self-reflectionsandchecklists.

• Interviews

Theteacherhasaformalorinformaldiscussionwithanindividualorgroupofstudentsinwhichtheteacherisabletodeterminethestudent/s’attitudesandthinkingprocesses.

• JournalWritingPerformanceReflection:Throughoutthecourse,studentskeepajournalto:reflectontheirstrengths andweaknessess,noteproblemareas,commentonrehearsalsandnoteobservationsaboutindividual/groupplaying.Composition,assignment,audioandvideoreflection(s):Studentsmaywriteaboutprocessinvolvedandevaluateendproduct.

• AudioJournalsandVideoJournals

Thestudentsmakesanaudioorvideorecordingoftheirperformances.Thisisgreatopportunitytorecordtheirmusicallearning.

• Portfolios

Thestudentsmayincludeexampleofaudiorecordings,videorecordings,assignmentsandtheir“best”workintheirmusicportfolio.Thestudentsmayhavebothindividualand/orgroupportfolios.Theseportfoliosshouldofferavarietyofstudentlearning.

• ListeningAssessment(“Whatdoyouhear?”)

Studentslistenstorecordedmusicexamplesandanalyzetheexampleusingstudentanswersheets.Theseassessmentsareanindicatorofmusiclearning.

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• PeerAssessment

Studentscanpairuporgettogetherinsmallsectionals/numbers,andstateastrengthandweaknessabouteachother’splaying.Constructivecriticismhastobestatedinpositiveterms.Itshoulddiscussaspectsofplayingtechnique,tonequalityetc.andoffersuggestionstowardimprovementinweakarea.

• WrittenAssessments

Thewrittenassessmentallowsboththeteacherandthestudentsassessthelearningthathastakenplace.Writtenassessmentcaninclude,quizzes,tests,theorysheetsandactivitysheets.

• Rubrics

Rubricswouldbedevelopedtoassessstudentlearningoftargetedconceptorskill.

NOTE:Assessmentsampletemplatesincludedinthisappendixareintendedassuggestedguidelinesonlyandmaybeadaptedtoalignwithbothdistrictpolicyandlessonfocus.

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Sample Assessment Strategies and Activities

Rhythm/Metre • Moveto,perform,internalizebeat

• Conductmetre

• Interpret/createmovementappropriatetobeatandrhythm

• Echorhythmpatterns

• Read/performfromrhythmicflashcardsutilizingcompoundmixedandasymmetricmetres(reinforcingsimplemetres)

• Notate(dictation)rhythmicpatternsfromlistening(throughavarietyofmediumsincluding:traditionalnotationandmodernnotationthroughtechnologicaldevicesandsoftwareprograms)

• Improviseanswerstorhythmicquestionsthroughperformance

• Createandperformpercussioncompositionsusingavarietyofmediums(bodypercussion,traditionalinstrument,sampledsounds,urbannoises)

• Createrhythmicostinato,phrase(s)

• Userhythmnames(quarter,eighth,sixteenth)andequivalentrests

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Melody/Pitch • Echomelodicpatternsthroughsinging

• Singwithsolfegefromnotation

• Aurallyidentifythefollowingscales:wholetone,blues,Minorscales(natural,harmonic,andmelodic)

• Aurallyidentifypatternsandnotate(melodicdictation)

• Improviseanswersvocallytomelodicquestions

• Createandmaintainamelodicostinato

• Singwithexpression(dynamics,phasing,articulation)

• Identifyabsolutenotenames

• Createmelodiesusingavarietyofmediumsi.e.traditionalnotation,musicsoftware

Harmony • Sing/maintainpartswithbalanceandblend

• Sing/maintainpartswithproperintonation

• Aurallyidentifyintervals(+3,P8,P5,P4,-3,+6,-6,+2,-2,+7,-7tri-tone)

• Aurallyidentifychords(V7,ii,IV)

• Createostinato/accompanimentusingtechnologicalsoftware

• Aurallyidentifyplagal,perfect,andimperfectcadences

Form • Aurallyidentifycontrastingandrepeatingsections

• Aurallyidentify1st/2ndending

• Aurallyidentifyminuetandtrio,themeandvariations,fugue

• Improvisation/computer

• Write/diagramformfromlistening

• Createownformsusingavarietyofmethodsincludingtechnologicalsoftware

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Expression • Perform/createwithappropriatedynamics,tempiand/orarticulation

• Aurallyidentifydynamicstempoandarticulation

• Createmovements/compositionsthatreflectmoodsandfeelings

• Identifymusicaltermsthatdealwithexpression(i.e.rubatoaccelerando,ritardando,etc.)

• Createsoundscapes,electronicsounds,withexpressivedevices(computer)

• Interpretmusicalselections

Contexts • Perform,listentoandcreatevariedmusicalexamplesreflectingtheirownandothertimeperiodscultures,musicians/composers(e.g.NewfoundlandLabradorfolk,rock&roll)

• Performselectionsrepresentingvariedcultures,timeperiodsandmusicians/cultures(EXenvironmentalmusic,soundscapes,iconicnotation,worlddrumming,globalmusic)

• Encouragechildrentocreatepersonalglossariesofmusicalterms,rhythmandmetreterminologyandthenmeetinsmallgroupforanalysis,discussionandreflection.Includeglossariesinportfolios.

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Sample Assessment Strategies and Activities for PercussionArticulation/SoundProduction Snare

• Playwithproperposture

• Maintainarelaxedstick-holdusingeitherthe“traditionalgrip”or“matchedgrip”producingacleartone

• Playsinglestrokeswithdominantandnon-dominanthandsmaintaininganevennessintoneandaccuracyinrhythm,producingacleartone

• Playsinglestrokeswithalternatinghandsmaintaininganevennessintoneandaccuracyinrhythm,producingacleartone

Melody/Pitch Mallets

• Maintainarelaxedstick-holdsimilartothe“matchedgrip”

• Playsinglestrokesalternatingbetweenthedominantandnon-dominanthandsmaintaininganevennessintoneandanaccuracyinrhythm

• PlayconcertB-flatscaleoneoctavealternatingmallets

Rhythm/Metre • Playthefollowingstickingrudimentsatslowandfasttempi.Alternatesticking,singleparadiddle,flam,flamtap,multiplebounce,roll

Harmony • Playmaintainingpart

• Performostinato

• PlayarpeggioofconcertB-flatscalealternatingmallets

• Maintainaharmonylinewhileplayingwiththefullensemble

Expression • Play,creatingabeautifulmusicaltone

• Playwithmusicalphrases

• Playutilizingavarietyofdynamicsadjustingthedistanceofthesticksfromtheinstrument(i.e.p=sticksandmalletsclosetotheinstrument,mf=sticksandmalletsslightlyawayfromtheinstrument,f=sticksandmalletsfurtherawayfromtheinstrument)

• Aurallyidentifytempo,dynamics,articulation

ApplicationtoRepertoire

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Music Portfolio Evaluation – Sample

Name:_________________________________

0 1 2 Score

TheoryWorksheets

Work sheets are not present in the portfolio or are not completed

Some of the work sheets have been completed in class.

All assigned work is present and complete in the portfolio.

Instrumental/VocalActivities

Lesson sheets are not present in the portfolio.

Lesson sheets are not all complete and present in the portfolio.

All lesson sheets are completed and well organized in the portfolio.

CompositionProjects(Group/Individual)

Compositions are not included in the portfolio

Composition projects are partially completed

All composition projects are complete.

ListeningActivities

Assigned listening diaries are not complete and present in the portfolio.

Some of the listening diaries are included.

All listening diaries are complete and present in the portfolio.

OverallOrganization

Portfolio was not passed in, or is in poor condition.

Portfolio could be better organized and taken care of.

Portfolio is well organized and well maintained.

TotalScore:____________

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InstrumentalPerformanceHolisticRubric-Sample

5• Consistently performs with accuracy of rhythm duration, pulse and metre• Consistent performs with accuracy of printed pitches and intonation within the appropriate range• Consistently performs with correct articulation and breath support• Consistently performs with good tone production and playing posture • Consistently performs using appropriate expressive elements and interpretation

4• Often performs with accuracy of rhythm duration, pulse and metre • Often performs with accuracy of printed pitches and intonation within the appropriate range• Often performs with correct articulation and breath support • Often performs with good tone production and playing posture • Often performs using appropriate expressive elements and interpretation

3• Usually performs with accuracy of rhythm duration, pulse and metre • Usually performs with accuracy of printed pitches and intonation within the appropriate range• Usually performs with correct articulation and breath support • Usually performs with good tone production and playing posture • Usually performs using appropriate expressive elements and interpretation

2• Occasionally performs with accuracy of rhythm duration, pulse and metre • Occasionally performs with accuracy of printed pitches and intonation within the appropriate range• Occasionally performs with correct articulation and breath support • Occasionally performs with good tone production and play posture • Occasionally performs using appropriate expressive elements and interpretation

1• Rarely performs with accuracy of rhythm duration, pulse and metre • Rarely performs with accuracy of printed pitches and intonation within the appropriate range• Rarely performs with correct articulation and breath support • Rarely performs with good tone production and playing posture • Rarely performs using appropriate expressive elements and interpretation

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IndividualPerformanceRubric SingingTechnique-Sample

4• Consistently displays proper posture and stage presence • Exceptional understanding of vowel and consonant production • Highly effective use of breathing to support phrasing structure in music • Excellent intonation through accuracy of all pitches

3• Often displays proper posture and stage presence • Some understanding of vowel and consonant production • Some use of effective breathing to support phrasing structure in music • Good intonation through accuracy of some pitches

2• Rarely displays properposture and stage presence • Little understanding of vowel and consonant production • Little use of effective breathing to support phrasing structure in music • Satisfactory intonation through accuracy of few pitches

1• Little to no display of posture and stage presence • Little or no understanding of vowel and consonant production • Little or no use of effective breathing to support phrasing structure in music • Little or no intonation through accuracy of pitches

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• Whatdidyoulearnfromthisgroupproject?

• Didallmembersofthegroupdisplayrespectforeachother?

• Whatdifficulties/challengesdidyourgroupneedtoover come?

• Whatwouldyoudodifferentlyinthenextgroupactivity?

• Didallmembersparticipateequallyintheprocessand completionoftheproject?

• Whatroleswereassignedtoeachmemberofthegroup?

• Whatstrategiesdidyouimplementforthediscussion componentofthisactivity?

• Howdidmemberscontributetheirknowledge,opinionsand skillswiththegroup?

• Wereallmembersofthegroupsupportiveandencouragingof eachother’seffortsandcontributions?

• Didthegroupachievetheprojectgoalsandcriteria?

• Howdidthegroupengageinlistening,questioningand discussions?

JournalWriting SampleReflectionQuestions(group or student Activity)

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StudentSoundscape SampleJournalQuestions

• Listthemusicalelementsincludedinyoursoundscapesuchastexture,tone colour,rhythm,timbre,pitchordynamics?Weretheseelementseasytoidentify?

• Describehowyoursoundscapeaffectedtheaudience.

• Discusstheeffectofsoundinyourenvironment.

• Visuallyrepresentyoursoundscapethroughapicture,maporinventednotation.

• Howdidyoudecideuponyoursoundchoiceforyourcomposition?

• Describehowdifferentinstrumentscreatetheircharacteristicsounds?

• Couldtheaudiencerecognizethevarietyofsoundinyourcomposition?

• Describetheprocessyouusedtocreateyoursoundscape.

• Howdidyouuseforminyoursoundcomposition?

• Describehowfeelingsandthoughtscanbecommunicatedthroughmusicand sound?

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StudentComposition SampleReflectiveQuestions

♪ Whatrhythmswereincludedinyourcomposition?

♪ Wastheelementofmelodyusedeffectivelyinyourpiece?

♪ Whatformsofexpressionwereincludedinyourcomposition?

♪ Wasthechoiceofinstrument(s)effective?

♪ Didyouenjoythecompositionalprocess?

♪ Whatmusicalproblemsdidyouencounterandhowdidyouresolvetheseissues?

♪ Howcouldyouimprovetheuseofdynamicsinyourcomposition?

♪ Wasthechoiceoftempoeffectiveforyourpiece?

♪ Didyouenjoycomposing?

♪ Whatmusicalelementscontributetobeingsuccessfulasacomposer?

♪ Howdidyouuseharmonyeffectively?

♪ Whatarticulationdidyouincorporateinyourcomposition?

♪ Whatmoodwasreflectedinyourpiece?

♪ Howdidtheaudienceinterpretyourpiece?

♪ Whatistheformofyourpiece?

♪ Howcouldyouimproveuponyourwork?

♪ Didyouenjoytheprocessofwritingyourownmusic?

♪ Whatdidyouenjoyaboutyourcompositionalperformance?

♪ Whatareasofyourcompositionneedimprovement?

♪ Wasthereabalancebetweenthevariousinstruments?

♪ Didyouuseeffectivecompositionalstrategies?

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StudentPortfolioReflectionForm

Name:_______________________Date: __________________

WhydidIchoosethisselectionofworkformyportfolio?

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WhatdidIlearnaboutmyselfthroughthisprocess?

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HowcanIimprove?

_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

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ListeningGuide(Sample)

Title/ComposerofWork:______________________________________________

StudentName:______________________________________________

Rhythm/MeterListen for:♪ beats♪ compound/asymmetricalmeters♪ noteduration

MyObservations:

Melody/PitchListen for:♪ major/minor

♪ intervals♪ pentatonicscales♪bluesscales♪ wholetonescales

MyObservations:

HarmonyListen for:♪ polyphonic♪ monophonic♪ intervals♪ balance/blend♪ chordprogressions

MyObservations:

Form Listen for:♪ cadences♪ rondo♪ minuetandtrio♪ themeandvariations♪ fugues♪ improvisation

MyObservations:

ExpressionListen for:♪ style♪ articulation♪ expressivemarkings♪ timbre

MyObservations:

Contexts Listen for:♪ genre♪culture♪ timeperiod♪ folkmusic♪ environmentalmusic♪ globalmusic♪ musicaltheatre♪ rock–n-roll♪ jazz/blues

MyObservations:

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Rhythmic Dictation

Student:___________________Date:___________________Score:___________________/10

Date:___________________ Score:_____________________/10

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Concert Review

Askthestudentstogotoaconcertthroughouttheterm(givealistofcommunityconcertsavailable).Askstudentstocompletethefollowingconcertreview.Ifgoingtoacommunityconcertisnotpossible,studentscouldlistentoaschoolmusicalensmembleperformanceorrehearsal.

ConcertPerformance(nameofgroup)______________________________Date__________________________Place__________________________GuestPerformers(ifany)________________________________________

Question1.(5marks)Whatinstrumentgroupingsdidyouhear?(ieband,combo,solos?)

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Question2.(5marks)Werethereanysoloists?Ifso,whoweretheyandwhatinstrumentdidthesoloistplay?

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Question3.(5marks)Whatstyle(s)ofmusicdidyouhear?Listthepieceselectionwiththerespectivestyle.

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Question4.(5marks)Howdidthemusicmakeyoufeel?

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Question5.(5marks)Whatwasyourfavoritepieceandwhy?

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Anyothercommentsorinterestingfacts?

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IndividualConferenceForm-Sample

Student Name: _______________________ Date: _____________

Questions AnecdotalNotes

• Whatwouldyouliketoshare?

• Whatkindsofpieceshaveyouselectedforyourportfolio?

• Whatnewlearningdoesyourportfolioshow?

• Whatareyourgoalsformusicmaking?

• Whatcanyoudonowthatyoucouldn’tdobefore?

• Howhaveyourlisteningskillschanged?

•Ifthisisa“bestwork”piece,explaintheprocessyoufollowedtomakeita“bestwork”.

• Howhasyourperformancedoesofworkinthisportfoliocomparetoyourfirstworksamples.

• Whatareyourgoalsforperforming,creating,andlisteningintheareaofmusic?

• Whatobstaclesdidyouovercometomakeyourworkmoremeaningful?

• Whatspecialknowledgeorinterestdidyouusetomakethisprojectmoremeaningful?

• Whatthingsdidyoulearnaboutyourselfindevelopingthisportfolio?

• Inwhatareaofmusicdoyoufeelyouhavethemoststrength?

• Didyouhaveanychallengeswithyourwork?Ifso,whatwerethesechallengesandhowdidyousolvethem?

• Arethereanyquestionsyouwouldliketoaskaboutyourwork?

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Student’sreflectionon:

Criteriathatweremet:

Areasfordevelopment:

Teacher’sreflection:

Areasofgrowth:(eagernesstoshareportfolio;organizationofportfolio;connectionstothecriteriaandinsightintostudentlearning)

Student’sgoals:

Teacher-ConferenceNotes(Portfolio)

StudentName:_______________________________MusicalSetting:_______________________ Date____________________

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TeacherPortfolioConferenceRecord

Student Name Date Comments

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Checklist for Grade Seven/Level I CORE outcomes

Student(s):_____________ Coding:Class:___________________ Skill/Outcome /Material/Task + Introduced X Assessedbutnotsuccessful * OutcomeAttained

Identifiesandperforms6/8rhythms.Identifiesandperformsequivalentrests.Identifiesandperformsthetim-karhythm.Identifiesandperformsincommontime.Identifiesandperformspolyrhythms.Aurallyidentifiesandreads+3interval.AurallyidentifiesandreadsP8interval.AurallyidentifiesandreadsP5interval.AurallyidentifiesandreadsP4interval.Aurallyidentifiesandreadsnaturalminorscale.DistinguishesbetweentheI,IVandVchords.ReadsandperformsinD+.Demonstratesanunderstandingofthechangingvoice.AurallyidentifiesI,IVandVchordsandprogressions.Identifiesandreadsnotesofthetrebleclef.Identifiesandreadsnotesofthebassclef.Identifiesandreadsnotesfromthegrandstaff.Identifiesandreadsledgerlinenotes.Aurallyidentifiesplagalandperfectcadences.Aurallyidentifiesimperfectcadences.Performs,listensandcreatesinrondoform.Demonstratesanunderstandingof1stand2ndendings.Identifiesandperformsritardando.Identifiesandperformsrallentando.Identifiesandperformsaccelerando.Identifiesandperformsatempo.Demonstratesanunderstandingoftempochange.Readsandperformsusingnontraditionalnotation.Performsandcreatesusingbodypercussion.Demonstratesanunderstandingofglobalmusic.Demonstratesanunderstandingofworlddrumming.Improvisesandcreatesusingtechnology.

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Checklist for Grade Eight/Level II CORE outcomes

Students:_____________ Coding:Class:___________________ Skill/Outcome /Material/Task + Introduced X Assessedbutnotsuccessful * OutcomeAttained

Identifiesandperforms6/8triple-tirhythm.Identifiesandperformsequivalentrests.Identifiesandperformstheka-timrhythm.Identifiesandperforms12/8 timesignature.Identifiesandperforms9/8timesignatureIdentifiesandperforms3/8timesignature.Aurallyidentifesandperformsmajorarpeggio.ReadsandaurallyidentifesV7chord.Readsandaurallyidentifes-3rdinterval.Readsandaurallyidentifes+6thinterval.Readsandaurallyidentifes-6thinterval.Aurallyidentifesandperformswhole tone scaleAurallyidentifesandperformspentatonic scaleIdentifiesanddemonstratesminuetandtrioform.Identifiesandunderstandsthemeandvariations.Identifiestenuto.DemonstratesanunderstandingofNLfolkmusic.Demonstratesanunderstandingofrockandrollmusic.Improvisesandcreatesusingcomputertechnology.Improvisesandcreatesusingpercussioninstruments.

Demonstratesanunderstandingofacousticsounds.

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Checklist for Grade Nine/Level III CORE outcomes

Students:_____________ Coding:Class:___________________ Skill/Outcome /Material/Task + Introduced X Assessedbutnotsuccessful * OutcomeAttained

Identifiesandperformsmixed metreIdentifiesandperformsasymmetric metreIdentifiesandperforms5/4timesignatureIdentifiesandperforms7/8timesignatureIdentifiesandperforms2/2timesignatureIdentifiesandperforms4/2timesignatureReadsandaurallyidentifiesiichordReadsandaurallyidentifiesvichordReadsandaurallyidentifies+2ndintervalReadsandaurallyidentifies-2ndintervalReadsandaurallyidentifies+7thintervalReadsandaurallyidentifies-7thintervalReadsandaurallyidentifiestritoneIdentifiesandunderstandsfugue Aurallyidentifiesjazzandblues.Demonstratesanunderstandingofmusictheatre.Aurallyidentifiesanddemonstratesrubato.Performsandcreatesrap.

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Outcome Checklist for Traditional (fiddle) setting Levels II/Grade 8

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Checklist for BAND Level I - Winds Technique* Note: These outcomes are specific to the Band (winds) setting and are intended to be completed

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Outcome Checklist for STRINGS setting Levels III/Grade 9

* Note: These outcomes are specific to the String setting and are intended to be completed in addition to level III/grade 9 core curriculum outcomes.

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Outcome Checklist for CHORAL setting LevelsI-II/Grade 7-8* Note: These outcomes are specific to the Choral setting and are intended to be completed in addition to level

I-II/grade 7-8 core curriculum outcomes.

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Checklist for Grade Seven/Level I CORE outcomes

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Outcome Checklist for ACCORDION Level I * Note: These outcomes are specific to the Traditional (accordion) setting and are intended to be

completed in addition to level I/grade 7 core curriculum outcomes.

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addition to level III/grade 9 core curriculum outcomes.