School-based assessment The Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) Manual contains essential information on principles, policies and procedures for school-based assessment that needs to be read in conjunction with this syllabus. Teachers design school-based assessment tasks to meet the needs of students. The tables below provide details of the assessment types for the Music ATAR Year 11 syllabus and the weighting for each assessment type. Assessment table practical component – The practical component can be undertaken in a context which is independent of the written component. Type of assessment Weighting Performance 10% 50% Prepared repertoire Students perform with technical skills and stylistic interpretation appropriate to the selected repertoire and context. Performance assessment can be demonstrated as a soloist and/or as part of an ensemble. Assessment can be completed by the classroom teacher and/or instrumental teacher. Other performance activities 10% Performance must be assessed at least two of the following: technical work, sight-reading, improvisation, playing/singing by ear, playing/singing from memory, performing as part of an ensemble. Assessment can be completed by the classroom teacher, instrumental teacher and/or ensemble director. Performance examination 30% Typically conducted at the end of semester and/or unit. The examination consists of one of a performance examination (recital only) and/or submission of a composition portfolio. OR Type of assessment Weighting Composition portfolio 10% 50% Students submit a portion (one or two compositions) of their portfolio for marking by the class teacher, composition tutor/supervisor, external marker or a panel of markers. Other composition activities 10% Composition must be assessed on at least two occasions, selecting from the following: presentation, interview, portfolio proposal and performance. Submission of composition portfolio 30% The complete portfolio is to be submitted for marking as part of the practical examination process. This is typically conducted at the end of semester and/or unit and reflects the
School-based assessment The Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) Manual contains essential information on principles, policies and procedures for school-based assessment that needs to be read in conjunction with this syllabus. Teachers design school-based assessment tasks to meet the needs of students. The tables below provide details of the assessment types for the Music ATAR Year 11 syllabus and the weighting for each assessment type. Assessment table – practical component The practical component can be undertaken in a context which is independent of the written component. Type of assessment Weighting Performance Prepared repertoire Students perform with technical skills and stylistic interpretation appropriate to the selected repertoire and context. Performance assessment can be demonstrated as a soloist and/or as part of an ensemble. Assessment can be completed by the classroom teacher and/or instrumental teacher. 10% 50% Other performance activities Performance must be assessed at least two of the following: technical work, sight-reading, improvisation, playing/singing by ear, playing/singing from memory, performing as part of an ensemble. Assessment can be completed by the classroom teacher, instrumental teacher and/or ensemble director. 10% Performance examination Typically conducted at the end of semester and/or unit. The examination consists of one of a performance examination (recital only) and/or submission of a composition portfolio. 30% OR Type of assessment Weighting Composition portfolio Students submit a portion (one or two compositions) of their portfolio for marking by the class teacher, composition tutor/supervisor, external marker or a panel of markers. 10% 50% Other composition activities Composition must be assessed on at least two occasions, selecting from the following: presentation, interview, portfolio proposal and performance. 10% Submission of composition portfolio The complete portfolio is to be submitted for marking as part of the practical examination process. This is typically conducted at the end of semester and/or unit and reflects the 30%
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