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Work Samples - Grade A

The work samples for this grade, together, assist teachers to gain a common understanding of the standard of work typically produced by students whose performance, on balance, matches the description for Grade A.

At the end of Stage 5 for the School Certificate, student achievement is reported using the Course Performance Descriptors. Read more about School Certificate Grading.

Activity: Composing Medieval Music (View Activity…)

Students compose a piece of music reflecting the features and structure of music of the medieval or renaissance periods.


Activity: Theme and Variations (View Activity…)

Students will arrange the theme of 'The Streets of Forbes' as well as two to three variations using different techniques.


Activity: Composing Variations on a Theme (View Activity…)

Students compose an eight-bar theme and six variations in the classical style for the piano


Grade A

The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations.
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