KS5

• Previous A- level results - 100% pass rate
• Average number of students - 5
• Exam board – Edexcel
• Link to specification - http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/music-2016.html

KS4

• Average previous GCSE results - 90% 4 and above
• Average number of students (non-core) - 25-30
• Exam board – Edexcel
• Link to specification - https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/music-2016.html

KS3
By the end of Key Stage 3 what should the students be able to do?

• Understand and manipulate the Elements of Music
• Have developed their keyboard skills
• Perform on a variety of instruments and sing with confidence both individually and as part of a group
• Compose in a variety of styles
• Listen to a wide variety of music and identify the musical features
• Appraise their own work and the work of other students

Assessment

• Homework
  • How often will this be given? – Homework in music is set as and when appropriate in KS3  and once a week for KS4
  • Suggested homework activities might include researching the composer of the piece they are studying, practising for a performance, listening to pieces of music and answering questions
  • Summative assessment – Given after each assessment which is usually at the end of every topic (roughly every half-term) with strengths and areas for improvement given by the teacher
  • Formative assessment – listening activities are marked, peer and teacher feedback is given regularly during on-going practical tasks, students also regularly assess their own work, setting and evaluating targets on a weekly basis

 Support

• Weekly revision sessions for Year 11 students
• Coursework help drop-in sessions
• Students may work in the practice rooms after school

 

Miss J Pitman - Head of Music Performing Arts