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2024 Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) Results for

Proficient Reading:

Elementary: 28%

Middle: 27%

High: 27%

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Distinguished Reading:

Elementary: 24%

Middle: 23%

High: 23%

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Proficient Math:

Elementary: 29%

Middle: 26%

High: 21%

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Distinguished Math:

Elementary: 17%

Middle: 17%

High: 17%

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Piano Rubric, Grades 8-12

Level of Repertoire Difficulty (5 pts each): 0         1         2         3         4                   Repertoire Difficulty Score:  ______/20

0 = Below grade level literature, 1 = at grade level, 2 = one grade level above, 3 = two grade levels above, 4 = more than two grade levels above

 

Exceptional

4 Points Each

Outstanding

3 Points Each

Above Average

2 Points Each

Average

1 Point Each

Melodic/Rhythmic Accuracy

Accuracy of pitches and rhythms

Printed pitches are performed accurately and masterfully

Printed rhythms are performed accurately with precision including attacks & releases

Exceptional flow showing care with tempo nuances

Printed pitches are performed accurately with evident artistry

Printed rhythms are performed accurately including attacks and releases

Tempo is steady and musical from beginning to end

Printed pitches are performed accurately

Printed rhythms are performed with accuracy with few errors, attacks and releases are accurate 

Flow of tempo is consistent

Printed pitches are mostly performed accurately

Printed rhythms are performed with emerging accuracy. Some inconsistencies in attacks and releases

Consistency in flow of tempo is emerging

Technique

Articulation, tone, pedaling, hand technique

Student interprets printed articulations (staccatos, accents, slurs, etc) stylistically and exceptionally musically

Tone is appropriately nuanced,  musical.

Pedaling or legato touch is performed with remarkable musicality

Student demonstrates masterful technique in both hands equally

Student demonstrates mastery of the instrument

Articulations (staccatos, accents, slurs, etc) are performed musically, accurately, and with contrast

Tone is consistent and even

Pedaling or legato touch is performed musically

Student demonstrates outstanding technique in both hands equally

Student demonstrates outstanding facility with the instrument

Contrast in articulations (staccatos, accents, slurs, etc) is apparent and consistent

Tone is mostly consistent

Pedaling or legato touch is performed with accuracy

Student demonstrates solid technique in one or both hands

Student demonstrates facility with the instrument

Interpretation of printed articulation (staccatos, accents, slurs, etc) markings is developing

Tone is developing consistency

Pedaling or legato touch is developing

Student demonstrates developing left & right hand technique, may be uneven

Student demonstrates familiarity with the instrument

Musicality

Phrasing, expressive elements, tempo, nuance, dynamics

Phrasing emphasizes the contour of the melodic line artistically throughout.

Dynamics are performed with finesse and artistic contrast

Expression is masterful, artistic, nuanced

Phrasing emphasizes the contour of the melodic line in context of whole piece

Dynamics are performed musically

Expression is consistent and effective

Phrasing shows the basic contour of the melodic line

Dynamics are performed appropriately

Expressive elements are apparent

Melodic phrasing is developing

Dynamic contrast is emerging

Expressive elements are developing

Performance

Preparation, stage presence, expression, memorization, artistry, fluency, talent, potential

Musical selection is memorized and exceptionally well-prepared

Mistakes are nonexistent or expertly handled with fluency and control, keeping the flow of the music

Posture and poise are exceptional and enhance overall performance

Demonstrates exceptional enthusiasm and potential

Musical selection is well-prepared, and consistent

Mistakes are few and handled with control

Posture and poise are excellent

Demonstrates great enthusiasm and potential

Musical selection is well-prepared with few inconsistencies

Mistakes are handled with some control with adequate recovery.

Good posture and poise are evident

Enthusiasm and potential is apparent

Musical selection needs additional preparation

Mistakes impact the performance

Posture and poise are developing and impact the performance.

Demonstrates emerging enthusiasm and potential

 

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Sight-Reading: ______/10                          FINAL TOTAL: ______/90

Sight Reading (10 points total, check one box per row) 

 

2 Points Each

1 Point Each

No Points

Rhythm Accuracy

Printed rhythms performed accurately w/ precision including attacks & releases

Printed rhythms are performed with accuracy with few errors, attacks and releases are accurate

Printed rhythms are performed with emerging accuracy. Some inconsistencies in attacks and releases

Pulse

Consistent pulse throughout, with musically appropriate fluctuations

Mostly consistent pulse with fluctuations that occasionally detract from performance

Consistency in pulse is emerging

Pitch Accuracy

Printed pitches are performed accurately and masterfully

Printed pitches are mostly performed accurately

☐ Printed pitches are sometimes performed accurately

Articulation

☐ Articulations (staccatos, accents, slurs, etc) are performed musically, accurately, and with contrast

☐ Contrast in articulations (staccatos, accents, slurs, etc) is often apparent

☐ Interpretation of printed articulation (staccatos, accents, slurs, etc) markings is developing

Dynamics

 

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☐ Wide range of dynamic contrast and all dynamics are executed clearly and correctly

☐ Dynamic contrast is emerging

 

Tone Quality

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Tone is appropriately nuanced, musical.

Tone is developing consistency

 

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Sight-Reading: ______/10