STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE (SLO) PROCESS TEMPLATE

SLO is a process to document a measure of educator effectiveness based on student achievement of content standards. SLOs are a
part of Pennsylvanias multiple-measure, comprehensive system of Educator Effectiveness authorized by Act 82 (HB 1901).

Context

Goal

Indicators

Measures

Expecta(ons

1. Classroom Context
1a. Name
1d. Class/
Course Title
1g. Typical
Class Size

Joseph Fisher

1b. School
1e. Grade
Level
1h. Class
Frequency

Chorus
25 students

Springton Lake
Middle School
8th Grade
Every three days

1c. District
1f. Total # of
Students
1i. Typical
Class Duration

Rose Tree
Media
141 students
46 minutes

2. SLO Goal
2a. Goal Statement

Students will demonstrate the ability to read rhythms and match pitch using their voice

2b. PA Standards

9.1.8.B: Recognize, know, use and demonstrate a variety of appropriate arts elements and
principles to produce, review and revise original works in the arts.

2c. Rationale

The success, quality and musicality of a choral ensemble is dependent on the technique and
musicianship of each individual as a contributor to the ensemble as a whole.

3. Performance Indicators (PI)

3a. PI Targets: All

Student Group

PI Target #1 Individual Student Vocal Assessment Students can sing examples of

appropriate choral literature achieving growth in the following categories:
1) Pitch accuracy
2) Rhythm
3) Diction

3b. PI Targets: Focused

Student Group
(optional)

3c. PI Linked
(optional)

Building:
Template #4-SLO Process Template 10.0

3d. PI Weighting
(optional)

PI
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5

Weight

4. Performance Measures (PM)

4a. Name

4c.
Purpose

____District-designed Measures and

Examinations
____Nationally Recognized Standardized
Tests
____Industry Certification Examinations
____Student Projects
____Student Portfolios
____ Other: Student Performance

4b. Type

Choral Repertoire Quiz

PM #1 To evaluate growth and areas of

need.

4e.
Administration
Frequency

4g. Resources/
Equipment

PM #1 Piano
PM #2 Current choral repertoire

4i. Administration
& Scoring
Personnel

Administered by the choral

director

PM #1 Singing assessment: Once

per marking period

Growth (change in student performance

across two or more points in time)
Mastery (attainment of a defined level of
achievement)
Growth and Mastery

4d.
Metric

4f. Adaptations/
Accommodations

4h. Scoring Tools

4j. Performance
Reporting

IEP

Gifted IEP

ELL

Other

PM #1 Vocal Singing Rubric

PM #1 Singing assessment:
Summary list of students who
achieve the performance
indicator

5. Teacher Expectations
5a. Level

Failing
0% to 64 % of
students will meet the
PI targets.

Needs Improvement
65% to 79% of
students will meet the
PI targets.

Proficient
80% to 95% of students
will meet the PI targets.

Distinguished
96% to 100% of
students will meet the
PI targets.

Teacher Signature_________________________ Date______ Evaluator Signature_____________________ Date______

5b. Elective Rating

Distinguished (3)
Proficient (2)
Needs Improvement (1)
Failing (0)

Notes/Explanation

Teacher Signature_________________________ Date______ Evaluator Signature_____________________ Date______

Building:
Template #4-SLO Process Template 10.0