Descriptions of GCSE Music Grade 8-1 attributes divided into the categories of performing, composing, knowledge and understanding. Grades 2, 5 and 8 are as worded by Ofqual, therefore they are not specific to an exam board. These are formatted into A6 landscape stickers for the front of student books, to help focus on musicality in self/peer-assessment and target setting activities . There is also an A4 version, should you wish to create different sized stickers or use at a larger size. All documents are PDFs. [EDIT: Files re-uploaded to correct a typing error on Grade 8]

Lead sheet for Harry Belafonte's 'Water Come An Me Eye' plus lyrics and supporting mp4 of the mento rhythm for the bassline and harmony. Suitable for paired keyboard work or applied over tuned percussion or even steel pans/jumby jams.

Mini whiteboards for students to use in class: keyboard, guitar, bass guitar, ukulele. • Grand staff and keyboard layout • Treble 8 clef, 6-string TAB and guitar fretboard • Bass clef, 4-string TAB and bass guitar fretboard • Treble clef, 4-string TAB and ukulele fretboard Files are PDFs. Suitable for printing up to A3 landscape. Print on card stock and laminate to use as mini whiteboards.

**This resource is a single A4 form that supports feedback of raw marks and GCSE 9-1 grades for each piece of coursework. ** This is designed for Eduqas GCSE Music specification from 2018 (including 2019 Ofqual revisions). File uploaded as a PDF and editable Word Doc. As the class teacher I fill in the majority of the form but expect students to set appropriate revision targets that are focused and achievable. There are two functions intended here. Firstly, to clearly communicate raw marks and grades to students, in-line with JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) appeal requirements. Secondly, to help motivate students get into the ‘final push’ (the listening exam) with a positive outlook. You will need to access the grade boundaries of the previous exam year in order to complete the ‘How Will You Improve Your WAG (Working At Grade)…’ section. Target setting - a side note: I set my students short term targets out of 12 marks throughout the course, as I realised everything in the Eduqas specification is dividable by 12. This approach has had positive feedback in student voice.