QuaverMusic
Core Code Alignment
Fine Arts
Music
02040000017: Music Grade 6
Music
02040000017: Music Grade 6
Recommendation
Recommended Primary
Evaluation
These materials are recommended for use in the General Music Classroom and/or Elementary Choral Classroom, grades K-8. They are very comprehensive and versatile. They include sequenced lesson plans, units, choral pieces, explorations of world music, composers of diverse cultural backgrounds, instruments, holidays, etc. Full lesson plans and units are provided to help support teachers and student success. The materials can be accessed both by teachers and students. They could be used in the classroom, or in on-line teaching situations. Because the materials are visually interactive, they are recommended for use with an interactive classroom TV.
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Rubric : Generic
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Content
| Item | 3 - Extensive | 2 - Adequate | 1 - Inadequate | 0 - None | ||
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| Alignment | The content of this resource aligns with appropriate grade-level core standards and is current, well-researched and referenced from reliable sources. | The content of this resource aligns with most grade-level core standards but will need supplementary materials to ensure coverage of all the objectives for this course. | The content of this resource aligns with a few grade-level core standards for a portion of the course. | The content of this resource does not align with standards and objectives for this course. | ||
| Quaver has provided a comprehensive list of specific lessons in their curriculum that meets every Utah state standard for music, K-8. The lessons provided in the curriculum provide a variety of kinds of materials for meeting those standards (songs, games, recordings, videos, etc.). | ||||||
| Navigation | Scaffolding supports for these materials are complex and challenging, engage learners from various skill levels, assist all students in enhancing conceptual understanding, and offer opportunities for students to share evidence and research. | Scaffolding supports for these materials engage learners from various skill levels and assist students in enhancing conceptual understanding. | Scaffolding supports for these materials engage learners from various skill levels. | Scaffolding supports for these materials do not engage learners. | ||
| Quaver provides a sequential curriculum K-8. Detailed lessons are provided along with accompanying digital materials for teaching those lessons. Teachers can easily follow the lessons throughout the year to promote student success. There are many access points for students who are just beginning their musical journey, or for those that are ready for more advanced musical experiences. | ||||||
| Instructional Support | Students can navigate the material independently. Instructions are clear and understandable. | The material contains instructions that are understandable and easy to navigate. Students may need educator support to navigate material. | The material may be used with direct educator support but lacks clear instructions. | The instructions in this material are unclear, and navigation is difficult. | ||
| This platform is very easy to navigate. The curriculum can be followed sequentially, or there are themed areas that the teacher can go to when looking for materials for holidays, world music, choir, composers, etc. The materials are brightly colored and interactive. Students would be able to access, and explore the materials on their own easily. | ||||||
Material Characteristics
| Item | 3 - Extensive | 2 - Adequate | 1 - Inadequate | 0 - None | ||
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| Physical Characteristics | This material goes beyond the content outlined in "Adequate" by incorporating modern, up-to-date, and relatable visuals. | In physical terms, the material is interactive and provides high-quality audio-visual and tactile experiences for all users. | The material offers limited or low-quality audio-visual and tactile experiences for students, but it is reusable. | The content either has low audio-visual quality or is not intended for reuse. | ||
| These digital materials have high quality audio, visual, and written components. It is accessible to all students with a variety of learning needs. Students can explore the subcategories and lessons freely, and learn the songs on their own with both visual, cartoon, and audio elements. The slides are very interactive and fun to explore. | ||||||
| Technical Standards | This material surpasses the content outlined in "Adequate" by ensuring the safeguarding of student data privacy and easy installation or access without technical assistance. Furthermore, any licensing information is clearly stated in the description. | The materials meet all the requirements of federal and state laws, as well as accepted technical standards such as ISTE Standards and VPAT Compliance. Additional technical specifications and limitations, including hardware requirements, bandwidth demands, and software/web access restrictions, are clearly outlined in the description. The design of the materials allows for error-free installation or access without the need to purchase additional components. | The material is constrained by specifications that require additional materials, technical assistance, hardware, software, or infrastructure. Access to resources within the material expires after a trial period. | Student data privacy is at risk. | ||
| Students privacy is respected, and licensing is provided. | ||||||
| Adaptability | The material is currently relevant and adaptable for teacher and student use in individualized or group instructional settings across multiple content areas. The material can be customized for the needs of diverse learners. | Educators or students can utilize the material, but it may not be customizable for the needs of diverse learners. | The material has limited options to address adaptability for the needs of diverse learners. | The material is not suitable for different educational settings with diverse learners. | ||
| The lessons can be used by teachers in the classroom setting, or by individual students with student accounts. The materials provided can be adapted to the general music classroom, choral, and classroom instrumental settings (ukulele, recorder, drums, etc.). They can be adapted for use in Kodaly, Orff, Themed/Integration, and MLT settings. The materials are best used with an interactive screen or computer, therefore they may be more difficult to adapt in a music classroom without the extra technology. | ||||||
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