Rubric for Evaluation of Effort in the Band Program
Name: _______________________________________
Criteria
1(55-65)
Attitude- a settled
way of thinking or
feeling
about
someone
or
something, typically
one that is reflected
in
a
person's
behavior.
Attentivenesspaying
attention
something
important
close
to
that’s
Effort- How hard of
an attempt is being
made
Contribution-the
part played by a
person or thing in
bringing about a
result
or helping
something
to
advance
Student rarely shows
respect for the Band
members and instructor.
Often inappropriate
comments are made to
others.
Student is usually off task
and does not focus on the
Band lesson. Positive
listening skills are rarely
evident. Student’s
behavior is disruptive and
disrespectful to his Band
members and/or instructor.
Student applies very little
effort in Band class.
Projects and assignments
are poorly done or
incomplete and are usually
late.
Student rarely contributes
positively to Band class;
questions and comments
often distract from
learning; behavior
impedes the learning of
others; has difficulty
working within the group.
2 (65-80)
3(81-90)
4 (91-100)
Student inconsistently shows
respect for the Band
members and instructor.
On occasion the student
makes inappropriate
comments to others.
Student usually is respectful
of the Band members and
instructor. Comments and
questions are appropriate
and respectful of others.
Student consistently shows
respect for the Band
members and instructor.
Questions and comments
challenge ideas and
promote learning in a
respectful way.
Student is often not on task,
with inconsistent focus on
the Band lesson. Listening
skills need improving.
Student rarely adds to the
learning by contributing
comments or questions.
Student remains on task
most of the time and are
usually focused on the
Band lesson. Listens when
class members talk and
will offer additional input
to enhance learning;
listens for understanding.
Student is consistently on
task and very focused on
the Band lesson. Excellent
listening skills are
demonstrated when others
talk. Student listens for
understanding and
relevance, often
incorporating or extending
the ideas of others.
Student applies inconsistent
effort in Band class.
Projects and assignments
are barely acceptable and
are sometimes late.
Student makes a good,
concerted effort in Band
class. Projects and
assignments fulfill
requirements and are
frequently completed on
time.
Student consistently applies
excellent effort in Band
and works to produce
quality, finished products.
Assignments and projects
are always completed on
time
Student offers ideas and
asks questions on occasion
which help to clarify
discussion for self.
Acceptable group work
skills are evident.
Student offers ideas and
asks questions in class that
promote learning. Very
good group work skills are
demonstrated.
Student offers ideas and
asks questions that
consistently clarify and
extend discussions for all;
possess superior
leadership qualities and
excellent group work
skills.
Rubric for Evaluation of Effort in the Band Program
Name: _______________________________________
Criteria
Attitude- is a way
I’ve decided to think
or
feel
about
someone
or
something, and it’s
reflected
in
my
behavior.
1(55-65)
2 (65-80)
I rarely show respect for my I inconsistently show respect
fellow Band members and
for my band members and
instructor. I Often make
instructor.
inappropriate comments to
On occasion I make
others.
inappropriate comments to
others.
3(81-90)
4 (91-100)
I usually am respectful of
my Band members and
instructor. My Comments
and questions are
appropriate and respectful
of others.
I consistently show respect
for my Band members and
instructor. My questions
and comments challenge
ideas and promote learning
in a respectful way.
pay close attention to
instructions from my
Band leader for the
music
and
my
behavior
I am usually off task and do
not focus on the Band
lesson. Positive listening
skills are rarely evident.
My behavior is disruptive
and disrespectful to my
Band members and/or
instructor.
I’m often not on task, with
inconsistent focus on the
Band lesson. Listening
skills need improving. I
rarely add to the learning
by contributing comments
or questions.
I remain on task most of the
time and am usually
focused on the Band
lesson. I often listen when
class members talk and
will offer additional input
to enhance learning; I
often listen for
understanding.
I’m consistently on task and
very focused on the Band
lesson. Excellent listening
skills are demonstrated
when others talk. I
constantly listen for
understanding and
relevance, often
incorporating or extending
the ideas of others.
Effort-How hard of
an attempt am I
making
I apply very little effort in
Band class. My projects and
assignments are poorly done
or incomplete and are
usually late.
I apply inconsistent effort in
Band class. Projects and
assignments are barely
acceptable and are
sometimes late.
I make a good, concerted
effort in Band class. My
projects and assignments
fulfill requirements and
are frequently completed
on time.
I rarely contribute positively
to Band class; questions
and comments often
distract from learning;
behavior impedes the
learning of others; and I
have difficulty working
within the group.
I offer ideas and ask
questions on occasion
which help to clarify
discussion for self.
Acceptable group work
skills are evident.
I often offer ideas and ask
questions in class that
promote learning. Very
good group work skills are
demonstrated.
I consistently apply
excellent effort in Band
and work to produce
quality, finished products.
Assignments and projects
are always completed on
time
I offer ideas and ask
questions that consistently
clarify and extend
discussions for all; possess
superior leadership
qualities and excellent
group work skills.
Attentiveness- Do I
Contribution-what
part am I playing to
bring a good result or
help my band play
better.
Rubric for Evaluation of Effort in the Band Program