STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE (SLO) PROCESS TEMPLATE

SLO is a process to document a measure of educator effectiveness based on student achievement of content standards. SLOs are a
part of Pennsylvania’s multiple-measure, comprehensive system of Educator Effectiveness authorized by Act 82 (HB 1901).

Context Goal Measures Indicators Ratings

1. Classroom Context
Palmyra Area High
School Palmyra Area
1a. Name Hannah Maisie Nyce 1b. School 1c. District
Palmyra Area Middle School District
School
1d. Class/ 1e. Grade 1f. Total # of
General Music 6th Grade 77
Course Title Level Students
3 sessions per 6 day
1g. Typical 1h. Class cycle for one 1i. Typical
20 45
Class Size Frequency trimester equaling a Class Duration
total of 30 sessions

2. SLO Goal
Students will demonstrate their ability to read and play music on the guitar with correct pitch,
2a. Goal Statement
rhythm, position, and tempo.
9.1.B. Recognize, know, use and demonstrate a variety of appropriate arts elements and
2b. PA Standards
principles to produce, review and revise original works in the arts.
Reading and playing music is an important ability for all students to have because it
2c. Rationale
strengthens brain function and improves self-esteem.

3. Performance Measures (PM)

District-designed Measures and Examinations
PM #1: Individual Playing Assessment
Nationally Recognized Standardized Tests
PM #2:
3a. 3b. Industry Certification Examinations
PM #3:
Name Type Student Projects
PM #4:
Student Portfolios
PM #5:
Other: Student Performance
Growth (change in student performance across
PM #1: To measure student ability to read and
two or more points in time)* Educators must
play music on the guitar.
include at least one growth measure in their
3c. PM #2: 3d.
SLO)
Purpose PM #3: Metric
Mastery (attainment of a defined level of
PM #4:
achievement)
PM #5:
Growth and Mastery
PM #1: During the last month of the
instructional period. IEP Gifted IEP
3e. 3f.
PM #2:
Administration Adaptations/
PM #3:
Frequency Accommodations ELL Other
PM #4:
PM #5:

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 PM #1: Access to a guitar, recording
PM #1: Individual Playing
equipment, and written music
Assessment Rubric
3g. PM #2:
3h. PM #2:
Resources/ PM #3:
Scoring Tools PM #3:
Equipment PM #4:
PM #4:
PM #5:
PM #5:
PM #1: Administered by the student and PM #1: Summary report of students
scored by the student teacher of a who achieve the performance
3i.
certified music professional. 3j. indicator.
Administration
PM #2: Performance PM #2:
& Scoring
PM #3: Reporting PM #3:
Personnel
PM #4: PM #4:
PM #5: PM #5:

4. Performance Indicators (PI)

PI Target #1: Individual Playing Assessment: Students will achieve 10 out of 12 using the
“Au Clair de la Lune” Rubric
4a.
PI Target #2:
PI Targets:
PI Target #3:
All Student Group
PI Target #4:
PI Target #5:
PI Target #1: IEP Students can identify strings and play with accurate rhythm.
4b.
PI Target #2:
PI Targets:
PI Target #3:
Focused Student Group
PI Target #4:
(optional)
PI Target #5:
PI Weight
#1
4c. 4d.
Not linked #2
PI Linked PI Weighting
#3
(optional) (optional)
#4
#5

5. Elective Rating
Failing Needs Improvement Proficient Distinguished
0% to 6o% of 61% to 70% of 71% to 90% of students 91% to 100% of
5a. Level
students will meet the students will meet the will meet the PI targets. students will meet the
PI targets. PI targets. PI targets.

Teacher Signature _________________________Date______ Evaluator Signature _____________________Date______

Distinguished (3) Notes/Explanation

Proficient (2)
5b. Rating 88.3% of students met the PI Targets. (68 out of 77)
Needs Improvement (1)
Failing (0)

Teacher Signature _________________________Date______ Evaluator Signature _____________________Date______

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 PERFORMANCE MEASURE
TASK FRAMEWORK TEMPLATE
This template is used to organize performance tasks used in the SLO process.

Performance Measure
Performance
a. Individual Playing Assessment
Measure Name
SLO Alignment
b. Class/Course Title General Music c. Grade(s)/ Level 6th Grade
9.1.B. Recognize, know, use and demonstrate a variety of appropriate arts elements and
d. PA Standards
principles to produce, review and revise original works in the arts.
Performance To evaluate student ability to read and play music on the guitar with correct pitch, rhythm,
e.
Measure Purpose position, and tempo.

1. Administration (Teacher)
Administration
1a. Once during the 3rd lesson with the music, at the end of the trimester
Frequency
Unique Task
1b. Adaptations/ All accommodations will be followed based on district policy/Student IEP/504 Plans.
Accommodations
Resources/
1c. “Au Clair de la Lune” Music, Guitar, ipad
Equipment

2. Process (Student)
Students will play the song “Au Clair de la lune” to demonstrate their abilities in pitch,
2a. Task Scenarios
tempo, rhythm, and tone.
1. Students spread out on the back risers with music and an ipad
2. Dismiss students in groups to go get guitars
3. Students practice “Au Clair de la Lune” for 1 minute until everyone is sitting with
their guitar
4. Students then turn around and set ipad up on riser above where they sit
5. Turn on camera and switch to video, make sure left hand is visible on the screen
6. Students press record and play together slowly, record 3 times as a class
7. Allow 2 minutes after all recording is finished to listen and choose 1 best video
2b. Process Steps (delete the other 2)
8. Submit to schoology:
 Open schoology
 Open Music class (with Mickey Mouse ears)
 Select “Au Clair de la Lune Post test”
 Go to submissions
 Click on the blue plus sign in the top right corner
 Select “Submit Photo/Video”
 Find best video and upload
Student must play the guitar with accurate pitch and rhythm, consistent tempo, and a full
2c. Requirements
tone.
2d. Products A performance of “Au Clair de la Lune”

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 3. Scoring (Teacher)
3a. Scoring Tools “Au Clair de la Lune” Rubric
The teacher/counselor will utilize the “Au Clair de la Lune” Rubric to score student
3b. Scoring Guidelines
performance.
Scores will be reported to students and entered into the gradebook. A summary report of
Score/Performance students meeting the performance indicator will be provided for purposes of teacher
3c.
Reporting evaluation.

“Au Clair de la Lune” Rubric

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