Year

Half term

Unit(s) of Work

Key Assessments

Year 7

Autumn 1

Introduction To Keyboard Suite And Keyboard Layout

Teacher checks learning visually and by careful supportive questioning

Rock Rhythm Performance and practice

Class performance spotlight with pupil and staff feedback

Rock Rhythm Peer Assessments

Summative assessment recorded formally on spreadsheet

Autumn 2

Performing rhythms with a pre-recorded backing

Intermittent checks to support progress

Practice and spotlighting sessions to check progress

Class performance spotlight with pupil and staff feedback

‘Rhythm with pre-recoded song’ Peer assessments

Summative assessment recorded formally on spreadsheet

Spring 1

Performing Chords C To F

Intermittent checks to support progress

Performing Chords Introduce G And Flow Into A Simple Pattern

Class performance spotlight with pupil and staff feedback

Peer assessments and record results as summative assessment on spreadsheet

Summative assessment recorded formally on spreadsheet

Spring 2

Perform a simple song melody e.g. ‘Cheerleader’ by OMI

Intermittent checks and staff informal checks

Add melody to the simple chord pattern

Spotlight checks partway through following checks and practice to revise previous learning

Peer assessment lesson with recorded marks

Summative assessment recorded formally on spreadsheet

Summer 1

Simple chord composition using same chord pattern

Informal checks and support

Using restricted note choice create a simple rhythmic melody 4 bars long

Spotlight performances, staff and group feedback

Using recording facility on keyboards  record the chords

Summer 2

Following feedback from staff and students continue to develop the composition

Check informally for progress and support

Record the song onto the keyboard chords and melody jointly perform by pressing song play button

Spotlight performances

Formal assessment of composition

Formal peer summative assessment