MS 2000 Music Standards "I can...statements"

Content:   Choir

Grade Level:  6

Standard:  6.5.2 Sight-read simple melodies in Treble Clef.

Score 4.0

In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught, such as:

•   sing with virtually no errors.
•   pitch is very accurate.

Sample Activities

Sight sing a given sample of music.

3.5 In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success. 

Score 3.0

The student:

•   sight sings with an occasional isolated error, but most of the time pitch is accurate and secure.

2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content.

Score 2.0

The student:

•   sight sings and follows the correct direction of the musical phrase.

1.5 Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content, but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content. 

Score 1.0

The student:

•   sight sings very few accurate or secure pitches.

0.5 With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content, but not the 3.0 content.