Are you doing assessments for your end of the year report cards? One of the areas that I want to assess is how well children can read, write, hear and transcribe melodic patterns using solfege. I use solfege only for note reading in Grades 1-2-3, then transition to a combination of solfege and absolute pitches […]
As we approach the end of the school year for some of our American friends, I wanted to share some easy and quick ways to assess the students’ ability to read and write rhythms. 1. Flashcard Attendance ~ Rhythm Reading Assessment In the Musicplay teacher’s guides I sometimes suggest starting your class with flashcard […]
Some of my American teacher friends are already finished school, but for many teachers you are into the home stretch and looking forward to the end of the school year. Report cards are not anyone’s favorite job, but it’s important to communicate how the students have progressed in music. If we don’t assess, evaluate and report […]
Assessment of Performances If students have performed in a holiday concert, give them the opportunity to identify and give examples of their strengths and areas for growth as musical performers and as audience members. There are different ways that they can evaluate their performance. Discussion The teacher could ask the class questions. For example: – […]