Applying Model Cornerstone Assessments in K-12 Music: A Research-Supported Approach

Model Cornerstone Assessments (MCAs) are curriculum-embedded measures designed for music students to apply relevant knowledge and skills while demonstrating learning in the standards that define the artistic processes. They are created as models to allow for usefulness in a variety of curricular contexts and demographics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 228 pages
Publication date: 19 June 2018
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

The cornerstone assessments, known as Model Cornerstone Assessments (MCAs), were meticulously crafted with the National Core Arts Standards in Music as their focal point. These assessments are seamlessly integrated into the curriculum, serving as a means for music students to apply their knowledge and skills in a meaningful and impactful manner. Their primary objective is to facilitate student learning by aligning with the standards that delineate the artistic processes. These assessments are designed to engage students in authentic tasks that are directly relevant to the curriculum of their respective schools. They uphold the spirit and intent of the Music Performance Standards, ensuring that students are provided with a comprehensive and rigorous educational experience.

Recognizing the diverse curricular contexts and demographics, the MCAs were meticulously crafted as models to maximize their utility. Each MCA is designed to offer research-based assessment tasks that are specifically tailored to the expected learning outcomes outlined in the performance standards. To ensure consistency and fairness in scoring, rigorous testing was conducted to establish reliable rubrics.

Following extensive development and rigorous piloting in schools nationwide, this comprehensive book offers a thorough exploration of the MCAs and the confidence measures employed to facilitate their effective implementation by teachers, administrators, and the broader educational community. It serves as a valuable resource for educators seeking to enhance their understanding and implementation of these assessments, ensuring that music students receive the highest level of evaluation and support.

Weight: 494g
Dimension: 159 x 235 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475837384