Learning Outcomes

Stonehill High School 9th Grade Music Appreciation Class

The focus for the class is on the history of jazz music. There are three categories of the jazz music identified that student will research. Each of the categories has an overall learning objective. A learning object is the outcome that identifies the knowledge and skills that each student demonstrates upon completion of this course. The following is a list of the Music Appreciation Class learning objectives:


1. Objective: Students will be able to classify three genres of jazz music and the originating purpose.
Condition: In a classroom setting will classify the genres on a quiz

Test Item: (Higher-Level Multiple Choice) Given a copy of the history research article on jazz music students must identify the genres according to their originating purpose.

2. Objectve: Students will be able to identify a specific founder of each jazz genre and their contribution to jazz music.
Condition: During a presentation will depict the founder and their contribution

Test Item: (Matching) Students will name from memory the jazz musician that made significant contribution to each genre.

3. Objective: Students will be able to articulate the differences and significances of jazz music in the 20th century.
Condition: During a presentation students will identify the differences and significances.

Test Item: (Higher-Level Multiple Choice) Given a copy of the jazz music history research article students will identify the significances and hardships in each genre.

4. Essay Item: Examine the research article on the history of jazz music. Explain how different genres relate to specific cultures. Describe the three decades of jazz music and how that music affected the music industry during that specific timeline. Limit your response to 500 words.