ASSIGNMENT DEFINITIONS

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GUITAR CLASS ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Outline Rubric 

2. Paper Rubric 

3. Presentation Rubric

***Sem. II Final Exam Questions and Test Prep information*** (info will be posted on Friday, Jun.5, 2009)

ABOUT ME FORM (50 PTS./ALL CLASSES):  A required questionnaire and contract which states roles, goals, expectations and hopes from and for the music student.  This acts as a resource for the instructor when in need of necessary information:  This form is due back by said due date; each student will have this on file with the instructor within the said time period; this is a MANDATORY assignment which acts as  communication between the student, parent/guardian and the instructor.

LATE WORK POLICY (ALL CLASSES):  :  Late work is unacceptable unless the student was absent for the entire school day when the assignment was due.  The opportunity to turn in work is only during the school day unless extenuating circumstances (emergencies) arise.  Otherwise, students will turn in work (tests, worksheets, critiques, written assignments) at the beginning of the period.  Ample time will be given for completion.

CONCERT:  (100 PTS. /ALL CLASSES):  A night time event where music is prepared and performed for an audience of friends, parents, relatives/community.

MAKE-UP WORK (ALL CLASSES):  All assignments, tests and “Guts Recitals” will be made up/turned in/performed by the day of the students return to class.  If the student is absent for an extended amount of time (x-? days), then equal time will be given to catch up/turn-in/perform so that the student has an equal opportunity to successfully complete and earn possible points.

GUTS RECITAL (50 PTS./GUITAR CLASS):  A regularly-occuring in-class performance which is provided for all students to demonstrate their skills on a given piece of music (assigned or choice).  "Guts" refers to the sharing of music that is not yet perfect, but the performer has the "guts" to share it anyway.  Performances will take place 20 minutes after the beginning of class on Thursdays; students will be actively participating as audience members while peers perform; a verbal or written critique of each performance will immediately follow; written critiques of the "Guts Recital" will take place the day of the recital.  Make-up "Guts Recitals" will be completed on the next recital date following the absence.

COLLECTION OF EVIDENCE--"PORTFOLIO" (GUITAR CLASS): A required packet of assembled information due at the end of the semester.  A three-ring binder should hold all student assignments, class handouts, repertoire, and concert critiques.  Each area will be in chronological order from most recent to latest assignment, etc.

·         Assignment Syllabus

·         Class Notes (lose leaf paper)

·         Quizzes (most recent on top)

·         Tests(most recent on top)

·         Worksheets (most recent on top)

·         Final Project Information (paper, presentation notes)

·         Handouts

·         Repertoire

CONCERT REVIEW (100 PTS./ALL CLASSES):  An introspective written analysis of a performance.  Papers should be thoughtfully written, typed, and double spaced, and at least one page in length with a logical introduction, body and conclusion in black or blue ink.  Due dates TBA.

SKILL PROFICIENCY (100 PTS. /GUITAR CLASS):  A due date will be given for a specific skill to be developed.  The test will be played on the student's guitar at a progressive skill level for that specific student.  Each student has 2 weeks to prepare/practice before their skill proficiency.  Proficiency tests are pass/fail.  The student has an unlimited amount of chances to pass this skill test before the due date.  Students should not procrastinate.  Skill proficiency tests are not made-up unless the student is absent for the entire school day of the absence—Tuning, C Major Scale, Chord Progressions.

WORKSHEETS (20 PTS. /GUITAR CLASS):  An objective form of measuring the knowledge of each student, no matter what the skill level and is always completed in pencil.  Worksheets are found in the back of student workbooks.  Students can work ahead and get help when needed/scheduled.  Worksheets have specific due dates which correspond to the test taking schedule.  Late work is unacceptable unless the student is absent for the entire school day when assignment is due.

WRITTEN TESTS (VARYING VALUE/ALL CLASSES):  An objective form of measuring knowledge through critical and analytical thinking through verbally, written or performance.  Tests are scheduled 7-10 days prior to date of test.  Tests will be made up the day immediately-following any absence.

FINAL EXAM (VARYING VALUE):  An objective form of measuring cumulative knowledge gained by a student in the term (18 weeks).  All information that is covered on a final exam is information previously covered on tests, quizzes, lectures or review periods.

PROFICIENCY EXAM (100 PTS/BANDS & CHOIRS):

FINAL PROJECT:  A research product based on an approved topic that is chosen by the student.  Students will complete this task in three portions:  Outline, Paper, Presentation.  These three parts are combined to build the final project.  Topics are based on sufficient data that is pre-approved by the instructor.  Topics will not be changed after a final topic selection is made.  More information will follow.

POP QUIZ:  An evaluation of knowledge that is given over important material; quizzes are not scheduled.

SELF EVALUATION:  A one page (type-written, 12 point font, 1" margins) paper by which one describes their progress and improvement over the course of the semester.  Introspection and honesty is strongly encouraged.  This paper will be a strong portion of the performance grade.

INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE TIME (I.P.T.):  In this time with students, the teacher has an opportunity to help individuals and/or groups of students in developing specific skills.  Student will earn this opportunity as their maturity and skill permit.  Students are encouraged to peer-tutor and self-teach at their appropriate learning rate.  Instructor will challenge students with skill and technique development.

EXTRA CREDIT:  Students may earn credit for going beyond their expected work load.  Extra credit opportunities are permitted to those who have completed all daily work standards of the class.  Students earn the right to gain extra credit by completing all assignments and by attending class on a consistent basis.  Extra credit will not be available if the minimum requirements are not met.  Again, extra credit is determined by the teacher based upon prior standard achievements.

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