/* SAVE YOURSELF HOURS... /* IMPORT THESE COMMENTS INTO: SchoolReportWriter.COM /* No.1 in GOOGLE - "BEST TEACHER REPORTS APP": /* - TRUSTED by 1000s of teachers, since 2012 /* - QUICKLY create personalised reports /* - PASTE into your school system, Word etc /* - GENDER NEUTRAL option /* - DEMO video at SchoolReportWriter.COM /* FOR HELP see end of this document. /* Subjects: Music /* Author says: /* "UK National Curriculum, Key Stage 3 general end of unit /* reports" COMMENTS: 1 Intro 1=I am delighted with the excellent approach #N has shown in Music this term, working hard on the Loops, Hooks and Riffs project. 2=#N has consistently worked to the best of #h ability, and has made excellent progress on the Loops, Hooks and Riffs unit studied this term. 3=#N has worked well in Music this term, making good progress on the Loops, Hooks and Riffs project. 4=I have been impressed with the approach #N has shown to Music, working hard on the Loops, Hooks and Riffs project. 5=#N has worked to a reasonable standard in Music, and is making some progress in understanding the use of Loops, Hooks and Riffs in Music 6=I am pleased with the enthusiasm #N has shown for Music, attempting some of the tasks in the Loops, Hooks and Riffs project. 7=#N has shown some enthusiasm for Music. 8=#N has worked inconsistently in Music, and this has had a negative impact on #h progress. 9=#N has applied #s with minimal effort in Music, resulting in disappointing progress. 10=#N has demonstrated a poor level of behaviour in Music this term, resulting in unsatisfactory progress. 11=#N had 11 Music lessons in school at the start of Year 7 before learning continued, remotely on Zoom. In school, #N learnt how to play the chords and bass part to 'No Tears left to Cry'. In the period of lockdown, #N was set assignments to complete which introduced #m to 'Soundtrap'. #N made a full effort to participate with in-school and online learning showing a commitment to learning and exhibiting excellent behaviour. 12=#N had 11 Music lessons in school at the start of Year 7 before learning continued, remotely on Zoom. In school, #N learnt how to play the chords and bass part to 'No Tears left to Cry'. In the period of lockdown #N was set assignments to complete which introduced #m to 'Soundtrap'. #N made some effort to participate with in-school and online learning showing some commitment to learning and working well. 13=#N had 11 Music lessons in school at the start of Year 7 before learning continued, remotely, on Zoom. In school, #N learnt how to play the chords and bass part to 'No Tears left to Cry'. In the period of lockdown #N was set assignments to complete which introduced #m to 'Soundtrap'. Unfortunately, the lockdown interrupted #N's learning this year but I look forward to #m being able to make a full effort to participate with the Music programme in Year 8. COMMENTS: 1.5 rhythm 1=#E has a very good sense of rhythm and always works well individually or with others. 2=#E can keep in rhythm most of the time and works well individually or with others in a group. 3=#E sometimes struggles to keep in rhythm and maintain a steady beat. COMMENTS: 2nd sentence 1=Although #N's work in music is promising, #e is capable of achieving more. A next step would be to develop #h performance skills by becoming more involved in school musical activities and clubs. 2=Although #N's work in music is promising, #e is capable of achieving more. This could be done by developing #h listening skills. 3=Although #N's work in music is promising, #e is capable of achieving more. This can be done by focusing on developing #h evaluation skills. 4=#N completes all classwork set but, to achieve more, #e should aim to improve #h performance skills on keyboard. Attendance at clubs (lunchtime and after school) can help with this. 5=#N completes all classwork set but, to achieve a higher level, #e should aim to improve #h composition skills by being more creative, taking more risks. 6=#N completes all classwork set but, to achieve a higher level, #e should aim to improve #h listening skills by listening more carefully to the music #e enjoys. 7=#N completes all classwork set but, to further improve, #e should seriously consider taking up instrumental lessons or attending lunchtime / after school clubs. 8=#N works well, completes the tasks set to a standard that reflects #h ability, but does not always contribute to the lesson. 9=#N works reasonably well and completes the tasks to a standard that broadly reflects #h ability, but does not regularly contribute to the lesson. 10=#N works fairly well and completes the tasks to a standard that nearly reflects #h ability, but rarely contributes to the lesson. 11=In order to improve #h learning and progress, #N needs to decide that #e wants to be successful. #N needs to demonstrate this commitment to #h learning by being attentive, keeping focused in lesson, completing all tasks set and contributing to the lesson. 12=In order to improve #h learning and progress, #N needs to decide that #e wants to be successful. #N needs to demonstrate this commitment to #h learning by being attentive, keeping focused in lesson, completing all tasks set and using #h evaluation skills more effectively. 13=Despite encouragement and guidance, #N is still choosing not to apply #s to #h learning. If #e consistently applied #s with increased effort and focus, #e would make improved levels of attainment and progress. 14=#N knows exactly what #e needs to do to improve, but fails to follow the advice given. Completing all tasks set for class and homework is essential if #e is to develop #h learning further and achieve #h full potential. 15=#N needs to work democratically with others by learning to share and listen. 16=#N is regularly given advice and guidance on how to improve, but fails to act upon it, choosing instead to follow on the same path that has let #m down in the past. COMMENTS: 3 General performing statements 1=#N needs to prepare with more effort for performance assessments, taking care when reading notation. 2=#N needs to prepare with more effort for performance assessments, taking care to use the correct octave when the melody moves around. 3=#N needs to prepare with more confidence for performance assessments, not being afraid to take some risks. 4=#N needs to ensure #h work is fully completed both in class and at home. 5=#N needs to ensure that both class and homework are completed to the best of #h ability. 6=#N needs to concentrate on managing #h time more effectively when preparing composition work. 7=#N needs to take a more active part in discussions and group work. 8=#N needs to slow down when practising new music, to ensure careless errors are avoided. 9=#N needs to slow down when composing, to ensure all possibilities are explored with composition work. 10=#N needs to take more time when writing up evaluations, to ensure all #h points are made clearly and effectively. 11=#N seems to understand new concepts, but often rushes and makes careless mistakes. 12=#N seems to understand new concepts quite easily, but sometimes rushes and makes careless mistakes. 13=To progress further in composition, #N needs to use #h own personal experience of music and incorporate this into classroom activities. 14=To progress further in performance work, #N needs to try using correct fingering technique for improved fluency. 15=To progress further in performance work, #N needs to use both hands for separate parts, at the same time. 16=To progress further in performance work, #N needs to try and play more musically, with a sense of style. 17=To progress further in listening work, #N needs to apply the concepts covered in class, to the music #e is listening to, using musical vocabulary. 18=To progress further in listening work, #N needs to not only describe what #e can hear, but link this to what #e knows and understands about musical concepts. COMMENTS: 4 Behaviour for learning 1=#N sets a fine example to other students, arriving punctually every lesson, prepared for learning with the correct equipment. #E consistently follows all classroom rules and routines. 2=#N follows our Conisborough Charter, arriving on time, prepared for learning with the correct equipment, and following basic classroom rules and routines. 3=#N needs to take note of our Conisborough Charter for learning - arriving on time, being prepared for learning with the correct equipment, and always following basic classroom rules and routines. 4=#N is often late to class, poorly organised for learning, and often disrupts others' learning through #e's poor behaviour. 5=#N has difficulty taking responsibility for #e's own behaviour. #E needs to remember the needs of other learners near #m. It's important that students remain in the seat to which they have been allocated, and #N often forgets this. 6=#N struggles to follow the rules when we start to do practical tasks in small groups, playing musical instruments in the classroom or practice rooms. 7=#N struggles to stay on task whenever we start practical work, playing musical instruments. 8=It's important that students remain in the seat to which they have been allocated. #N often forgets this. COMMENTS: 5 Success in practicals 1=Music is essentially a practical subject in Key Stage 3, where learning to play music is central to the course. #N enjoys the lessons, works with real enthusiasm and is developing the habits and skills of a musician. 2=Music is essentially a practical subject in Key Stage 3, where learning to play music is central to the course. #E has had some success in these tasks. 3=Music is essentially a practical subject in Key Stage 3, where learning to play music is central to the course. #N struggles to stay on task whenever we start practical work, playing musical instruments. 4=Music is essentially a practical subject in Key Stage 3, where learning to play music is central to the course. #H behaviour usually improves whenever we start practical work, playing musical instruments, but it's important that #e follows the instructions given to the whole class so that the work is completed successfully. COMMENTS: 6 Comp/perf next steps 1=#N needs to learn #h spellings more thoroughly as this will help with #h listening assessments and understanding concepts. 2=#N needs to prepare with more effort for performance assessments, taking care when reading notation. 3=#N needs to prepare with more effort for performance assessments, taking care to use the correct octave when the melody moves around. 4=#N needs to prepare with more confidence for performance assessments, not being afraid to take some risks. 5=To progress further in composition, #N needs to use #h own personal experience of music and incorporate this into classroom activities. 6=#N needs to ensure #h work is fully completed both in class and at home. 7=#N needs to ensure that both class and homework are completed to the best of #h ability. 8=#N needs to concentrate on managing #h time more effectively when preparing composition work. 9=#N needs to take a more active part in discussions and group work. 10=#N needs to slow down when practising new music, to ensure careless errors are avoided. 11=#N needs to slow down when composing, to ensure all possibilities are explored with composition work. 12=#N needs to take more time when writing up evaluations, to ensure all #h points are made clearly and effectively. 13=#N seems to understand new concepts, but often rushes and makes careless mistakes. 14=#N seems to understand new concepts quite easily, but sometimes rushes and makes careless mistakes. 15=To progress further in performance work, #N needs to use both hands for separate parts, at the same time. 16=To progress further in performance work, #N needs to try using correct fingering technique for improved fluency. 17=To progress further in performance work, #N needs to try and play more musically, with a sense of style. 18=To progress further in listening work, #N needs to apply the concepts covered in class, to the music #e is listening to, using musical vocabulary. COMMENTS: 7 Summing-up sentence 1=#N has a high degree of critical understanding when listening to music and always gives #h very best to all aspects of the course. 2=#N has a good level of critical understanding when listening to music and has maintained a high level of effort throughout the course. 3=#N is perceptive when listening to music and can make interesting and valuable comments. 4=#N enjoys listening to music and can produce work of a satisfactory standard at times. LIST: How-to-improve 1=focus more in the lessons 2=put more time aside for homework 3=try not to chat during lessons 4=do more project research on the internet 5=develop #h computer skills 6=pay more attention to instructions LIST: SampleRatingList 1=an excellent 2=a good 3=an average 4=a disappointing 5=a poor LIST: Science-topics 1=Heating and Cooling 2=Light and Sound 3=Exploring Magnetism 4=Changing Earth LIST: Time-period 1=year 2=semester 3=1st semester 4=2nd semester 5=3rd semester 6=4th semester 7=term 8=1st term 9=2nd term 10=3rd term 11=4th term LIST: y7topics 1=Elements of Music, Christmas Music, and film Music. LIST: y9topics 1=Music and Media, Year 9 Project, and Song. 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