Introduction |
| Anchor Video |
| Concept Map |
| Project Calendar |
| Lesson Plans |
| Letter to Parents |
| Assessments |
| Resources |
| Modifications |
| Grant |
Assessment Plan
Each
team will develop an annotated
portfolio. These will be used as the main form of assessment as
it
provides a collection of all aspects of the project. This will be
augmented by
a final
presentation.
To assist the students in completing their portfolios, we will
periodically
expect documented
problem
solutions from them. Furthermore, each student will keep diagnostic
learning logs.
This will be the main form of individual assessment. These logs will
allow
students to return to previous work and revise it before presenting
their final
portfolio. We will review these periodically. If there are concepts
that some
students display a better understanding than others, then we will set
aside
time for those students to present this understanding.
To
begin the project, however, we will have the students create concept
maps that serve
two purposes. First, it will allow us to see where the students have
misconceptions about the math behind creating a rock band. Second, it
will give
them a structure that can be augmented throughout the project. We believe that with these assessment
techniques, we will set up the students for success both on the group
level and
on the individual level.
FINAL
RUBRIC
Name: ______________________________
Date: _______________
Use this form to assess the portfolio as a whole. Since individual
items in the
portfolio have likely already been evaluated, it is important to
evaluate the
strengths and weaknesses of the entire portfolio and to focus on
progress.
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Exceptional |
Commendable |
Acceptable |
Unsatisfactory |
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Variety: The portfolio spans a number of different music-related subjects that draw from the physical as well as social sciences. |
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Understanding of the content: The portfolio uses a number of different ways to communicate ideas, such as written explanations, charts and graphs, labeled illustrations, power point presentations, etc. |
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Evidence of critical thinking and problem-solving ability: The portfolio supplies concrete examples that supplement the theory. It adopts specific goals and shows how to reach those goals. |
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Effectiveness of communication: There are a minimum of typographical and mathematical errors, and credit is given where appropriate. |
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Evidence of creativity: The portfolio is original in design, attractive, interesting. |
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Overall progress
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COMMENTS:
Project
Calendar
Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri
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Introduction/ Anchor Video Pre-assessment Concept Map |
Pythagorus and The Quadrivium Relating Math and Music |
Benchmark Lesson, Harmonic Series and Periodic Functions |
Project Based Inquiry: vibrating strings and the nature of sound: Part I |
Inquiry continued, Part II Diagnostic Learning Logs due for review |
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Introduction to Acoustics: What is it, Where is it found, What is desirable? |
Benchmark Lesson: Logarithmic Functions |
Project Based Inquiry into the nature of the decibel, Part I |
Inquiry continued, Part II Presentations of documented problem solutions |
Tinitus awareness/ prevention Guest Speaker Diagnostic Learning Logs due for review |
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Benchmark Lesson: Conic Sections Part I: Circles |
Benchmark Lesson: Conic Sections Part II: Parabolas |
Benchmark Lesson: Conic Sections Part II: Hyperbolas |
Project-Based Inquiry: Lighting the Stage, Part I |
Inquiry Continued, Lighting the Stage Part II Presentations of documented problem solutions |
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Benchmark Lesson: What is marketing research, target audience? |
Band identity Formation of a Hypothetical Band |
Statistical Analysis: Conducting a Survey |
Analysis of Data, Forming Conclusions based on Research |
Portfolio Workshop, collating previous material into presentation format. Diagnostic Learning Logs due for review |
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Benchmark Lesson: Linear inequalities: maximizing merchandizing profit. |
Project Inquiry: Planning a Tour Presentations of documented problem solutions |
Project Inquiry: Pressing a CD Presentations of documented problem solutions |
Musical Guest Speaker. We meet with our “Client” to assess their needs. |
Portfolio Workshop, forming recommendations and procedures for collecting needed data. |
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Portfolio
Worshop Introductions
and Abstracts Final
Concept Map Due |
Portfolio
Workshop Graphing
Data and Analysis |
Portfolio
Workshop Final
Recommend-ations |
Presentations |
Presentations |