Assessment for Learning

26 videos

Classroom Assessment Method

This teacher's assessment model is measured in statements constructed with the beginning "I can". The approach is to ...

Djembe Performance

In this lesson the teacher has worked with the class in sections to devise a structured Djembe performance.

Introducing the Djembe

In this Year 7 djembe lesson, the teacher explores polyrhythm using Djembe drums.

Peer Learning Y9

After working in groups, this Year 9 group return mid lesson to explain the reasoning behind their musical choices.

Plenary for Self-Assessment

The plenary in this Year 9 lesson encourages the students to assess themselves in 2 clear areas.

Preparation for Performance Btec

In this lesson, Year 12 Btec students rehearse for their upcoming performance assessment.

Feedback During Rehearsal

In this lesson, Year 12 Btec students receive feedback and direction from their teacher.

Btec Performance Appraisal

Btec students are given an opportunity to reflect on their performance.

Rhythm Game

This Rhythm game is an excellent assessment for learning tool. The teacher can see visually if the class are beginnin...

Stages to Learning

In this group brass lesson the teacher uses a backing track on a repeated cycle to stage the preparation for performa...

Part playing 1

In this group brass lesson the teacher introduces Frere Jacques in stages.

Musical Elements Starter

This classroom practitioner uses whiteboards to recap the musical elements.

Focused Listening

This classroom practitioner uses Saint Saen’s Carnival of the animals to scaffold a composition lesson.

Assessing a Creative Process

The current lead Ofsted HMI for Music, Robin Hammerton writes: "Firstly, pupils’ progress in creating and understandi...

Developing Accurate Buzzing

In this advanced trumpet lesson, the teacher takes the student through a warm up which will be later linked to the ma...

Facilitating Creativity

This teacher talks us through her approach to her role in the context of her Y9 composition lesson.

Peer Assessment

In this y8 arranging lesson, the groups engage in peer assessment.

Musical Elements Starter 2

Before this composition lesson begins, the class are focused on a starter activity linking musical elements to defini...

Differentiation by Outcome

Composition and creativity can lead to varying outcomes within the same task.

Formative Assessment

This Head of Music discusses her approach to formative assessment in Music. Pupil self-assessment and the use of iPad...

Peer Assessment 2

This teacher comments on the usefulness of peer feedback.

Performance for Learning

In this short video, the group perform part of Corelli's "La Folia" to begin the lesson.

Using the Personalised Learning Plan

We watch as a teacher interviews students working on their next challenging targets using their personalised learning...

Knowing where they are going

Patricia Broadfoot discusses the importance of setting learning objectives.

Behaviour Management

In this Djembe class lesson, the teacher offers the use of independent practice time for the class to explore solo rh...

Authentic Rehearsal

This Y12 student discusses the advantage of rehearsing authentically to prepare for performance.