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).

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1. Classroom Context
1a. Name

Kelsey A. Hendler

1b. School

Lower Dauphin High

School

1c. District

Lower Dauphin
School District

1d. Class/
Course Title

Chamber Singers

1e. Grade
Level

10-12

1f. Total # of
Students

26

1h. Class
Frequency

5 sessions per week

for one year equaling
a total of 180
sessions

1i. Typical
Class Duration

50 minutes

1g. Typical
Class Size

26

2. SLO Goal
2a. Goal Statement

2b. PA Standards

2c. Rationale

Students will demonstrate their understanding of counting in mixed meter by performing

Faire Phillyis with rhythmic accuracy.
9.1.12.A: Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the
arts and humanities
9.1.12.B: Recognize, know, use and demonstrate a variety of appropriate arts elements and
principles to produce, review and revise original works in the arts.
Understanding of mixed meter will allow students to perform Faire Phyllis with rhythmic
accuracy in entrances, cutoffs and togetherness.

3. Performance Measures (PM)

3a.
Name

PM #1: Score marking

PM #2: Individual Speaking Assessment
PM #3:Section Vocal Assessment
PM #4:Small Group Vocal Assessment

3c.
Purpose

PM #1: to measure student understanding of

beat division
PM #2: to measure student ability to practice
rhythmic understanding
PM #3: to measure student ability ty practice
rhythmic understanding in context of the piece
PM #4: to measure a students independence on
their part

3e.
Administration
Frequency

PM #1: once at introduction of piece

PM #2: first week of learning piece
PM #3: first week of learning piece
PM #4: second week of learning piece

Pennsylvania Department of Education

Template #4-SLO Process Template May 2014

3b.
Type

District-designed Measures and Examinations

Nationally Recognized Standardized Tests
Industry Certification Examinations
Student Projects
Student Portfolios
Other: student performance

3d.
Metric

Growth (change in student performance

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

3f.
Adaptations/
Accommodations

IEP

Gifted IEP

ELL

Other

3g.
Resources/
Equipment
3i.
Administration
& Scoring
Personnel

PM #1: scores of Faire Phyllis that can

be written on
PM #2: rehearsal space
PM #3: rehearsal space
PM #4: office and recording equipment
PM #1: choir director
PM #2: choir director
PM #3: choir director/students in other
sections
PM #4: choir director/students

Pennsylvania Department of Education

Template #4-SLO Process Template May 2014

3h.
Scoring Tools

PM #1: N/A
PM #2: N/A
PM #3: Vocal Assessment Rubric
PM #4: Vocal Assessment Rubric

3j.
Performance
Reporting

PM #1: marking on score

PM #2: verbal report
PM #3: rubric
PM #4: rubric