Music Class Participation Rubric
(Grades 1-8)
Mark ✓+
Descriptor Exceptional
Indicators Participation exceeds “Good”
standard in one or more of the
following ways:
● Enthusiastically participates in
group activities
● Singing, playing, or movement
shows exceptional mastery of
skills
● Responds thoughtfully to
questions or offers creative
suggestions
● Demonstrates good
leadership by helping or
encouraging others, sharing
positive or constructive
feedback about class
performance, or sets a
behavioral example for others
to follow
✓ =
Good
Every student should achieve a “Good”
rating for every class period by
showing the following indicators
● Actively participates in group
and individual activities
● Makes an effort to sing, play, or
move as prescribed
● Makes an effort to respond to
teacher and classmates by
answering questions or offering
suggestions
● Demonstrates good
sportsmanship by taking turns
effectively or being supportive
of classmates
Unengaged
Participation deviates from the “Good”
standard in one or more of the following
ways:
● Is off-task during individual or
group activities or does not
participate
● Does not follow directions for
singing, playing or movement
(singing in a silly voice, using
instruments improperly, etc.)
● Demonstrates poor
sportsmanship by expressing
difficulty sharing, arguing with
classmates, or making negative
comments regarding the
performance of the class
-
Needs Improvement
Participation shows extreme deviation
from the “Good” standard in two or
more of the following ways:
● Refuses to participate/Off-task
behavior disrupts activities
and disrupts other students
● Off-task behavior during
singing, moving, or playing
disrupts the activity
● Responds to teacher or other
students with inappropriate or
disrespectful responses.
● Demonstrates poor
sportsmanship by expressing
difficulty sharing, arguing with
classmates, or making
negative comments regarding
the performance of the class
or of individual students