Rubric

History of Figured Bass (1)
History of Figured Bass (1)
Criteria Ratings Pts
What is figured bass?
threshold: pts
14 pts Exceeds Answer is detailed and complete: a clear description of figured bass is present along with an explanation of how it is different fro other ass notations.
12 pts Masters Answer is complete but details are missing: a clear description of figured bass is present but no explanation of how it is different from other bass notations.
10.5 pts Progressing Answer is somewhat complete but details are missing: description of figured bass is confusing or explanation of how it is different from other bass notations is missing or not clear.
9 pts Needs Improvement Answer is incorrect: description of figured bass is incorrect and explanation of how it is different from other bass notations is not included.
0 pts No Evidence Answer is not attempted.
pts
14 pts
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Why and how did figured bass develop?
threshold: pts
14 pts Exceeds Answer is detailed and complete: student relates who, how, when, and why figured base was developed in a clear concise manner.
12 pts Masters Answer is complete but details are missing: one of the details (who, how, when, why) on the evolution of figured bass is missing.
10.5 pts Progressing Answer is somewhat complete but details are missing: more than one of the details (who, how, when, why) on the evolution of figured bass is missing.
9 pts Needs Improvement Answer is incorrect: more than two details are missing or the information given is incorrect.
0 pts No Evidence Answer is not attempted.
pts
14 pts
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Who used figured bass?
threshold: pts
14 pts Exceeds Answer is detailed and complete: important composers, instruments, and genre were provided and student indicated a type of music.
12 pts Masters Answer is complete but details are missing: at least one important composer, instrument, or genre was missing or student did not indicate a type of music.
10.5 pts Progressing Answer is somewhat complete but details are missing: more than one important composer, instrument, or genre was missing or student did not indicate a type of music.
9 pts Needs Improvement Answer is incorrect: an important composer, instrument, or genre was incorrect and student did not indicate a type of music.
0 pts No Evidence Answer is not attempted.
pts
14 pts
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What are the common numbers of figured bass notation? (provide them and explain them).
threshold: pts
14 pts Exceeds Answer is detailed and complete: all common numbers are provided with a detailed clear explanation.
12 pts Masters Answer is complete but details are missing: at least one common number was not provided or an explanation was not clear or detailed.
10.5 pts Progressing Answer is somewhat complete but details are missing: more than one common number was not provided or explanations were not clear or detailed.
9 pts Needs Improvement Answer is incorrect.
0 pts No Evidence Answer is not attempted.
pts
14 pts
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List a few musical pieces that use figured bass in the music score (provide a picture of the music and a music link).
threshold: pts
14 pts Exceeds Answer is detailed and complete: Three to four music pieces are listed along with picture of music and working music link.
12 pts Masters Answer is complete but details are missing: Three to four music pieces are listed but picture is missing or music link is not working.
10.5 pts Progressing Answer is complete but details are missing: Only one or two music pieces are listed and/or picture is missing or music link is not working.
9 pts Needs Improvement Answer is incorrect.
0 pts No Evidence Answer is not attempted.
pts
14 pts
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Do we still use figured bass in modern music notation? If yes, provide an explanation and examples.
threshold: pts
14 pts Exceeds Answer is detailed and complete: question is answered correctly and clear expalnation for answer is provided. Examples are provided
12 pts Masters Answer is complete but explanations are missing: question is answered correctly but expalnation is not clear. One example is provided.
10.5 pts Progressing Answer is somewhat complete but details are missing: question is answered correctly but no expalnation in provided. No example is provided.
9 pts Needs Improvement Answer is incorrect: question is not answered correctly and expalnation is incorrect or missing. No example is provided.
0 pts No Evidence Answer is not attempted.
pts
14 pts
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Reference / Citation slide
threshold: pts
14 pts Exceeds All references are listed and correctly cited: Reference list and all in text citations are present to MLA standards.
12 pts Masters Some references are listed and are correctly cited: References and in text citations are to MLA standards but some references are not cited or in text citations are missing.
10.5 pts Progressing References are listed but not cited correctly: References or citations are not in MLA format.
9 pts Needs Improvement References are listed but not cited: A reference list is provided but is not in MLA format or no in text citations are present.
0 pts No Evidence Information is not provided.
pts
14 pts
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