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DANCE ASSESSMENT RUBRIC
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Criteria |
Exceeds Expectations |
Fully Meets Expectations |
Meets Expectations
(minimal level) |
Not Yet Within Expectations |
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Creative
Dance
Sequence |
Develops a dance
sequence that is creative, complete and displays lots of innovation
and practice.
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Keeps a steady beat
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Demonstrates a full
understanding of the form of the dance (based on 8 counts)
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Contributes original
movements that display some elements of body and space awareness,
qualities and relationships
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Develops a dance
sequence that is creative, complete and displays some innovation and
practice.
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Mostly keeps a steady
beat
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Demonstrates a basic
understanding of the form of the dance (based on 8 counts)
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Contributes original
movements
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Develops a dance
sequence that is not very creative, incomplete and displays little
innovation and practice.
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Difficulty keeping a
steady beat
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Little understanding of
the form of the dance
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Relies on provided
movements instead of creating new ones |
Develops a dance
sequence that is uncreative, incomplete and displays no effort or
practice.
OR
Does not develop
a dance sequence.
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Can not keep a steady
beat
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Displays no
understanding of the form of the dance
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Does not complete the
creative portion of the dance. |
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Group
Work |
Works very well
with their group all of the time.
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contributes lots of
ideas
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contributes suggestions
for modification
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listens to others
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displays patience
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motivates other group
members |
Works very well
with their group most of the time.
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contributes some ideas
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listens to others most
of the time / when agrees with what was being said
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displays impatience at
one time
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displays frustration
with others at times |
Works very well
with their group some of the time.
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contributes few ideas
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listens to others
sometimes
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displays impatience
more than once
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requires teacher
assistance to refocus and remain in group |
Did not work
well with their group.
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contributes no ideas
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remains quiet
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refuses to practice
OR
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contributes ideas
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refuses to listen to
others & their ideas
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commands others to
listen and follow demands |
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Dance
Terminology / Positions / Steps and
Directions |
Always able to
explain or demonstrate dance terms, positions, steps and directions
with no errors.
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understands and follows
all dance terms and directions given
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knows all new positions
and steps
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accurately performs all
dance steps with ease |
Mostly able to
explain or demonstrate dance terms, positions, steps and directions
with few errors.
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understands and follows
most dance terms and directions given, watches others at times
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knows most new
positions and steps
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accurately performs
most dance steps, struggles at times |
Sometimes able
to explain or demonstrate dance terms, positions, steps and
directions with some errors.
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understands and follows
some dance terms and directions, watches others often
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knows some new
positions and steps
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accurately performs
some dance steps, struggles often |
Rarely able to
explain or demonstrate dance terms, positions, steps and directions
with many errors.
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understands and follows
few dance terms and directions, always watches others
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knows few new positions
and steps
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accurately performs few
dance steps, always struggles and looks overwhelmed |
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Choreographed Sequences /
Overall Performance |
Performs
complete dance with lots of confidence and enthusiasm, making few
errors.
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performs all sequences
from memorization
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rarely needs to follow
instructor
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always demonstrates
enthusiasm by showing energy in movements and giving their best |
Performs
complete dance with some confidence and enthusiasm, making some
errors.
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performs most sequences
from memorization
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sometimes needs to
follow instructor
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sometimes demonstrates
enthusiasm by showing energy in movements and giving their best |
Performs
complete dance with little confidence and enthusiasm, making many
errors.
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performs some sequences
from memorization
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mostly needs to follow
instructor
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rarely demonstrates
enthusiasm by showing energy in movements and giving their best |
Performs
complete dance with no confidence or enthusiasm, making constant
errors.
OR
Does not perform
complete dance.
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unable to perform any
sequences from memorization
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always needs to follow
instructor
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never demonstrates
enthusiasm |
Assessment Strategies from the Grade 6 IRP
To what extent do students:
1.complete and modify the dance
appropriately
2.set dance steps to tempo
3.show innovative ideas in their dance
4.willingly take part in planning and
performing
5.follow the steps for creating and
performing the dance (as indicated above)
6.work co-operatively and show respect
for all group members
Assessing and Evaluating Student
Performance
The teacher developed a performance scale
based on the above criteria. Discussions were held to ensure that all students
understood the expectations. The students for the purpose of peer assessment and
evaluation used the performance scale during the dress rehearsal and by the
teacher to assess and evaluate the final presentations. Each group was
responsible for peer assessment of another group. The teacher encouraged group
consensus and fair judgments for each rating.
Performance Scale
5--All
members of the group worked together co-operatively to plan their dance. There
is evidence that they followed the process for creating the dance. Dance
modifications were innovative and showed a great deal of thought. The tempo of
the music and the steps matched perfectly. The group was able to implement
feedback from the teacher and their peers. The performance flowed smoothly and
was presented with poise and confidence.
4--The
group worked well together. There was evidence that they followed the process
for planning a dance. They were able to take some of the suggestions and
implement them. The steps and the tempo matched. The combination of dance steps
usually flowed smoothly and the dancers usually appeared poised and confident.
3--
The group worked well together but at times required support from the teacher.
The dance process appeared to be followed and the group included some
suggestions from other groups. The combination of dance steps was complete but
more practice was needed to create a smoother dance composition. At times the
dancers seemed poised and confident.
2--The
group had difficulty working together. They had a hard time deciding what they
wanted to do. The dance was complete and was presented, but the tempo did not
always match and it lacked innovative ideas. The dancers lacked poise and
confidence. The dance required more practice.
1--The
group had difficulty working together. The group was not prepared to present a
dance.
In their journals, students were asked to
reflect on their personal contribution to the dance and the work of their group.
1.Draw or write about the dance your
group created.
2.Explain your specific contribution to
your group.
3.What worked well for you? What worked
well for the group?
4.What would you change about the dance?
5.What would you
change about your contribution?
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