Forms!

Here is a link to my SPREADSHEET.

     One might notice that it is a bit cluttered, and I am not a huge fan of that aspect (I wish there was a way to name cells in the spreadsheet without altering the questions on the form, for easier, less cluttered organization). Another thing you might notice is that the spread sheet has about seven entries on it, they are all fake survey takers I just answered several times to show a difference in students. There are students who are interested in musical ensembles and ones who aren't. There is also a difference in ability levels for different aspects of music judging by rhythm and melody test scores and how good they think they are. As for the "music listening" aspect, all subjects picked a '5' because I imagine middle schoolers (who this test is aimed toward) would think it means, "am I good at listening to my iPod? Yes, of course!" I also included my girlfriend's answers as well to the test, and how well she think she would do on the rhythm/melody test portion.

Here is a link to my FORM (music survey).

     This form is basically an "Entrance to Middle School Band" survey. It would take place during a band day where interested middle schoolers are taken to the gym of their school and are ushered around different tables to learn about and try out different instruments for band. This is sort of an audition type of day where students express their interests and take a variety of tests to learn their strengths and weaknesses.
     The form is NOT meant to be filled out by everyone, but rather, only the students attending "Band Day." (which is currently fictional, for the purposes of this assignment, but may one day come to fruition in my career) As a band director, much of this information is very helpful, and this form helps to make life a little easier, by having each student finish the form before leaving for the day.

     This activity follows 2b and 2d, which refer to students tracking progress and assessing themselves, since they have to think about how good they can do different activities. It also follows closely with 3d. which talks about using digital tools to document and assess students.