Well... I am sure I am not the only person who constantly forgets to assess the students while they are in there. Then, when they leave... the next class is there... and by the end of the day, I have forgotten everything.
So... I have decided to start an experiment with my 3-5 grade students. It will be my behavior and skills assessment experiment for the school year.
Earlier this summer I posted my behavior chart... Music Behavior Chart I put numbered clothespins that correspond with their numbers they have in the classroom... hoping for more solidarity between the music class and their homerooms (and maybe even other specials classes will use them as well).
There are only 4 options:
1. Superstar (Excellent)
2. Let's Rock and Roll - Good
3. Singing the Blues - Fair
4. Speak with Management - Needs Improvement
Each student will have a folder with these inserts:
1. Behavior Chart that includes their grade for the day (E, G, F, NI - which matches above), reason for grade if below a G, and parent initials.
2. Quarterly Skills Assessment - I want the parents to be able to see what they are learning throughout the year. I want to be more organized and make myself keep up with this. In the letter I wrote to the parents I stated that not all students will be assessed every day, and that is ok. Just to look out for their assessment sheet to be completed.
3. 4-5 graders will have a recorder practice log that also includes parent initials. As well as a Recorder Karate Assessment sheet.
The inserts are on my TPT store right here: Assessment Folder Inserts
Each student starts with a G and can either become a superstar or move down for poor behavior. In my grading, a G is 5/5, E is 6/5 (extra credit), F is 4/5, and NI is 3-0/5, depending on severity.
Before the kiddos leave, they will have to fill out their behavior chart and I will highlight their grade so they cannot erase it without me knowing. They will take it home, get it signed, and bring it back the next music class. I am hoping that this really incorporates the same behavior policies they are using in the classroom, and just in case both my hands are busy or my grade book is on the other side of the room, the student can just move their clip and write it down themselves at the end of class.
I am hoping that this works... but who knows? What are your thoughts? I will keep everyone updated!
