Assessment & Data

The worksheets, created in Canva, focused on repeated skill practice, such as the recorder fingering sheet. Practical engagement complemented the worksheet-based learning approach.

Throughout the year, one enhancement in student success was noted by incorporating alternating background colors on worksheets. This strategic design facilitated improved visual tracking, aiding students in maintaining focus and momentum during tasks. Notably, a single-color uniformity in worksheets resulted in heightened challenges for students in terms of task continuity.

Using technology, I designed and implemented various formative and summative assessments. These assessments were designed to accommodate diverse learner needs, furnish timely feedback to students, and contribute valuable insights to inform instructional strategies.

This assessment tracker monitored student progress throughout the assessment period, guiding focus and adjustments each term. The post-Covid return posed challenges, especially considering the two-year hiatus in recorder instruction and the students' prolonged exposure to home-based learning.

Various strategies employed in assessments have contributed to increased comfort in handling the instrument. Notably, the observed improvement in students' confidence is crucial, as a lack of confidence often leads to disruptive behavior in Title 1 schools. Consequently, a deliberate effort has been made to provide students with incremental successes.

The class exhibited a remarkable 668.75% overall improvement, elevating the average score from 3.2 to 24.6. This substantial progress underscores the effectiveness of the strategies employed in addressing the unique challenges posed by the extended absence from recorder instruction and the impact of remote learning.