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Observation
Student approach to work can only be assessed
by the classroom teacher.
Engagement: works hard and shows interest, meets deadlines,
shows care and attention to detail in the presentation of the
final product
Ability to Work Independently when appropriate and incorporate
learning from life experiences
Ability to Work Collaboratively when appropriate
Ability to Use Cultural Resources: books, museums, tools, other
people
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Observation should be done on a periodic basis with each observation
limited to several specific categories. A carefully constructed checklist
or rating scale should be used. A rubric based on a sound conceptual framework
should be used to guide any scoring of performances. The validity of the
instrument should be checked making certain it directs the observer to
those portions of the performance that are the focus of the work, that
deal with the objectives of the lesson. The observers, both teachers and
students, should practice using the checklists or rating scales so that
they have some agreement on what they see and record.
Checklists
Include a list of activities accompanied by yes/no columns to check off
the presence or absence of the behavior. It is a means for students to
know what behaviors are expected and to keep a record of what has been
done.
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Middle School Dance Check List
From Marsha Himdman, Casa Grande Schools,
AZ
| Name: _______________________
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| Performance Date: ______________
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Yes |
No |
| Did you warm up properly
before the performance? |
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| Did you have all of your
costume items and props? |
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| Did you wear your hair back
from your face? |
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| Were you chewing gum? |
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| Did you peek out of the curtain
at the audience at any time before or during the performance? |
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| Did you remember to smile
during your performance? |
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| Did you forget any of the
choreography? |
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| Did you miss any cue to come
on stage? |
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| Did you dance to the best
of your ability? |
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| While you were dancing, did
you express enthusiasm through your movements? |
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| After the performance did
you hang up, fold nicely, and put away in the proper box all
of your props and costume items? |
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Write a short paragraph on how you feel you did on
today's performance.
Is there anything you need to do to better prepare yourself before
the next performance?
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