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Table 2. Performing Table and NCAS Anchor Standards

Performing

Anchor Standard 4 Analyze, interpet, and select artistic work for presentation.

Anchor Standard 5 Develop and refine artistic work for presentation.

Anchor Standard 6 Convey meaning through presentation of artistic work.

Example Content Anchor Standard Sample Assessment Tool or Strategy

Vocal Technique: 5, 6 Peer-teaching “Speed Dating” or
Assess proper alignment, breath “Speed Sharing”
support, vowel shapes, etc.

Accuracy: 5, 6 *Singing Checks Sight Reading Factory,
Evaluate pitch, rhythm, and note Video/Audio Submissions
accuracy

Musicianship: 5, 6 *Singing Checks Sight Reading Factory,
Assess phrasing, dynamics, and Video/Audio Submissions
expression

Ensemble Skills: 5, 6 Small Ensemble Rubric: Students’ and Teacher’s
Evaluate students’ ability to blend, Performance
balance, and sing in
sync with others

Practice Habits: 4, 5, 6 *”Practice Day(s)” Procedure and Rubric
Assess students’ ability to
practice effectively

Programming: 5, 6 *Organize a Google Suite
Assess students’ ability to Concert Program (Slides or Docs)
effectively select literature for
performance

*Indicates sample assessments that could easily be used as sub plans

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