Middle School Orchestra District-Developed End-of-Course (DDEOC) Exam Study Guide Division of Academic Support, Office of Academics & Transformation Miami-Dade County Public Schools 2014-2015
Contents Frequently Asked Questions... 1 Practice Test Questions... 3 Musical Terms Words Bank... 5 Musical Styles to Recognize... 5 Composers/Suggested Works to be Familiar With... 6 Copyright Law... 6
1 Frequently Asked Questions Q: Where can I find the Florida State Standards? A: CPalms: http://www.cpalms.org/public/search/standard Q: Are the Performing Arts Assessment questions based on the Florida State Standards? A: Yes. Assessment items (questions) were developed for many of the standards. Q: Will sample test guides or study guides be provided? A: Yes. Study guides will be available before the winter break. Q: What time of the year will the assessment be administered? A: Testing will occur in the spring. The timeline will run from late April through early May. Q: How many questions will be asked? A: Approximately 25-30 for elementary, 40-50 for both middle and high school. Q: What types of questions will be asked? A: Multiple-choice items only will be administered for the baseline year. Q: What information will be covered on the assessment? A: Elements and principles of music, techniques, styles, item identification, and copyright laws. Q: Who is responsible for developing the test form? A: The district will develop all course test forms. Q: Who will administer this assessment? A: The performing arts specialist will administer the assessment. School site test chairs will work with the art specialist on assessment preparations and administration. Q: How will the assessment be administered? A: On computers (through schoolnet software). Q: How long does the assessment take? A: Approximately 60 minutes. Q: Will students who partake in interventions participate in the assessment? A: Yes, however these students assessment results will not be calculated in the baseline scores.
2 Q: Will accommodations be made for students participating in ESE, ESOL, MTSS, and all students with exceptionalities? A: Yes. Q: How will students who are enrolled in the wheel or semester classes be assessed? A: For this baseline year, semesterized EOC will only be offered for term 2 courses. For example, an performing arts course that ends in January (term1) will not be assessed this year. Students enrolled in the performing arts course during term 2 will take the exam in May. However next year, the expectation will be that students will take the exam at the completion of their course. For term 1 courses that end in January, students would sit for those exams then. Q: How does this affect my teacher evaluation? A: Refer to records form number 7317 (IPEGS), front cover. Note: at least 50% of an instructional personnel s evaluation must be based on student learning growth assessed annually and measured by statewide assessments Florida State Statutes 1008.22 - Student assessment program for public schools. http://www.flsenate.gov/laws/statutes/2011/1008.22 1012.34 Personnel evaluation procedures and criteria. http://www.flsenate.gov/laws/statutes/2011/1012.34 What are Item Specifications? Item Specifications documents define the content and format of the assessment and the assessment s items for item writers and reviewers, and indicate the alignment of items with the Florida State Standards. They also serve as a source of information for educators and the general public.
3 Practice Test Questions * Denotes correct answer Standard MU.912.C.1.3 Analyze instruments of the world and classify them by common traits. Listen to the musical example. (AUDIO: brass quintet) Which instrument classification is represented in the excerpt? A. Brass* B. String C. Percussion D. Woodwind Standard MU.912.F.3.2 Summarize copyright laws that govern printed, recorded, and on-line music to promote legal and responsible use of intellectual property and technology. You are responsible for producing your high school s morning news program. Which statement describes the correct method to obtain legal use of musical media for your show? A. Use a song you purchased B. Notify the composer you are using the song C. Use a recording of a song your friend gave you D. Secure permission from the owner of the copyright*
4 Standard MU.912.H.1.2 Compare the work of, and influences on, two or more exemplary composers in the performance medium studied in class. Which style of music is John Philip Sousa best known for composing? A. March* B. Overture C. Opera D. Symphony Standard MU.912.H.1.5 Analyze music within cultures to gain understanding of authentic performance practices. Which musical genre features improvisation as a common performance practice? A. Chant B. Jazz* C. Opera D. Spiritual Standard MU.68.S.3.4 Compare written notation to aural examples and analyze for accuracy of rhythm and pitch. Compare this four measure phrase to the audio example. Which Measure contains an error in rhythm? AUDIO: Four measure phrase GRAPHIC: Four measures containing mix of half, quarter, and 8 th notes. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
5 Musical Terms Words Bank Scales (major, minor, chromatic) Dynamics Romantic/Classical/Baroque Timbre Coda Accent Largo Legato Articulation Allegro Arco Staccato Amplitude Marcato Duration Intonation Nationalism Pizzicato Consonant Prestissimo Dissonant Texture Musical Styles to Recognize Students should be able to listen to and recognize in what style a particular piece of music is composed and performed. Visit http://divisionoflifeskills.dadeschools.net/asp/mu_resources.asp for instructional resources. Classical Jazz Folk (may represent different cultural traditions i.e. Irish, Russian, Spanish, American, Chinese, etc.) March Swing Waltz
6 Composers/Suggested Works to be Familiar With Mozart: Symphony No 40, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Sousa: Stars and Stripes Forever, Semper Fidelis Beethoven: 5 th Symphony, 9 th Symphony Joplin: The Entertainer, Maple Leaf Rag Debussy: Prelude to the Afternoon of the Faun, Clair de lune Dvorak: New World Symphony Copyright Law Visit http://divisionoflifeskills.dadeschools.net/asp/mu_resources.asp for instructional resources.