Assesments
HOT Questions
Formative
Summative
Diagnostic
Interim/Benchmark
Performance
Opening
What are features or characteristics you already know about Ballet? It could be from previous dance training, shows you have seen, or things you have heard before.
What can you infer about the origins of Ballet? i.e. What do you think made it come to be?
Guiding
We learned that Ballet dancing stems from court dancing. How would you compare the original idea of Ballet to what it has evolved to today?
How would you classify the main differences of Ballet from Europe and North America?
Closing
What is your option of using a speaker for music rather than a live orchestra composition? How does it affect the performance from the dancer and audience view?
How would you describe the turning point of Ballet dance? What do you think initiated the transition and development?
Definition: A comparison of an individual students understanding of a concept/topic when compared to a set of uniform standards by the state. Used to guide further instruction for the next school year.
STAAR: The state of Texas standardized test used to assess student knowledge in each grade level/subject area.
Mid Term Exam: This assessment measures students learning in the middle of the year based on all of the units they have learned up until this point.
Definition: involves the demonstration and application of knowledge and skills. Showcase what they can do with language.
Technique Execution: Students must demonstrate their ability to complete a set list of dance moves, graded by the teacher as they incorporate the correct arms/legs/feet/etc.
Portfolio: Students create a dance portfolio with a resume, skill set, headshot, dance action shot, and videos showcasing performance and choreography.
Definition: Assessment of students current knowledge prior to learning the new material. This allows teachers to see what knowledge their students have and any misconceptions they may have. Helps them adjust instruction moving forward.
Surveys: Have the students take a survey at the beggining of the unit, answering questions related to what information will be taught in the upcoming unit.
Journal: Have the students keep a journal log answering questions everyday in the unit. See how their knowledge progresses over the couple weeks.
Definition: Used to evaluate students learning at the end of a unit. They are usually big tests or time consuming projects, so they weigh a lot on the grade scale.
Exam: Test with a variety of question formats over ballet terminology/definitions, body facings, feet positions, famous dancers, and famous productions.
Essay/Research Project: Students will use information learned in class as well as their own research to put together a project discussing a famous ballet pioneer.
Definition: A planned, ongoing process used by all students and teachers during learning and teaching, Gathering evidence of student learning to provide feedback and adjust instruction strategies.
Quiz: Ballet feet and arm positions quiz.
Discussion: How to use facials and showmanship when dancing. Every student must speak once to earn a grade.
