Classroom instruction will include the development of:

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CONTENT AREA GRADING FACTORS
GRADING POLICY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

OVERVIEW: The goal of grading and reporting is to provide the students with feedback that
reflects their progress toward the mastery of the indicators and objectives found
in the Instrumental Music Curriculum Framework Progress Guide. The instrumental music
report card provides students grades in six different areas each quarter.

CLASSWORK 60% Includes being prepared for class with instrument, book, and other required
materials; preparation of assigned material, and participation in concerts.
Instrumental music students are given individual grades for tone quality,
playing/hand position, reading and performing of note symbols, and
articulation.
Performance-Based Outcomes include but are not limited to: Manipulative skills,
movement concepts, personal fitness, personal/social/emotional development.

HOMEWORK 10% Includes all home practice, practice records/journals, and other written
homework assignments.

ASSESSMENTS 30% Includes but is not limited to: performance assessments/playing tests, written
assessments, and peer/self evaluations.




At Perrywood, Instrumental Music students will be awarded 20 daily points for class work:

5 points for being prepared with materials
5 points for preparation of assignments
5 points for participation
5 points for appropriate behavior

Students will be required to complete a weekly practice journal, worth 10 points.

Students will be assessed by playing tests and written tests.