THE KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

School Based Assessment

GRADE 7 -July 2023

PERFORMING ARTS

SCORING GUIDE

PART 1: PROJECT

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INSTRUCTIONS TO THE GRADE 7 TEACHER

This scoring guide is for Part 1 of the Project work (Performance). Part 2 (Appreciation) will
be assessed in the written paper.

You are required to:

1. Read and internalize the Assessment Tasks and this Scoring Guide in preparation for
assessment.

2. Avail the Assessment Tasks to the Grade 7 learners at least three (3) weeks prior to
assessment.

3. Guide the Grade 7 learners through every step of the Assessment Tasks.

4. Schedule a day for the assessment of Task 1.

5. Set up an ideal environment/space, free of interruptions, for the assessment of this

task.

6. Use the Assessment Rubric provided to score task 1 as presented by each Grade 7
learner.

7. Record each learner’s scores on the Scoring Sheet provided.

8. Upload the learners’ scores on the KNEC portal as guided.

9. Ensure strict adherence to the assessment guidelines and timelines provided.

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ASSESSMENT RUBRIC
1. Selecting the folk song (4 marks)
Use the criteria set in the rubric below to award scores to each Grade 7 learner during the performance of the folksong.
Award marks for each Grade 7 learner’s performance per level as follows:
Level 1 (Below expectation) - 1 mark
Level 2 (Approaching expectation) - 2 marks
Level 3 (Meeting expectation) - 3 marks
Level 4 (Exceeding expectation) - 4 marks

(4 marks)

LEVEL 4 3 2 1
EXCEEDING MEETING APPROACHING BELOW
EXPECTATION EXPECTATION EXPECTATION EXPECTATION
CRITERIA (4 marks) (3 marks) (2 marks) (1 mark)
Selection of folk Expertly and imaginatively Selects a folk song Selects a folk song that has a Selects a folk song that has
song selects a folk song considering considering the occasion few inconsistencies in numerous inconsistencies in
the occasion during which it is during which it is performed, highlighting either the highlighting the occasion during
performed, purpose of purpose of the song, occasion during which the which the song is performed,
performance of the song, participants, and messages in song is performed, purpose of purpose of performing the song,
participants, and messages in the the folk song. the song, participants or participants and messages in the
folk song. messages in the folk song. folk song.

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 2. Performing the folk song (32 Marks)

Use the criteria set in the rubric below to award scores for each Grade 7 learner’s performance of the folk song.
Award marks for each Grade 7 learner’s performance per level as follows:
Level 1 (Below expectation) - 1 mark
Level 2 (Approaching expectation) - 2 marks
Level 3 (Meeting expectation) - 3 marks
Level 4 (Exceeding expectation) - 4 marks

LEVEL 4 3
EXCEEDING
EXPECTATION
CRITERIA (4 marks)
Stage presence and Displays a highly confident and
etiquette effective stage presence through
capturing and commanding the
attention of the audience,
maintaining an appropriate
posture, making good use of
stage, having an impressive
visual appearance, and in
displaying meaningful body
language and general stage
mannerisms
Logic in Compellingly presents the folk
presentation of song logically with a clear oral
performance synopsis, beginning,
development and conclusion.
Effectiveness of Creatively and expressively
singing sings the folk song with
appropriate pitching, tempo,
proper pronunciation of words,
MEETING
EXPECTATION
(3 marks)
Displays effective stage
presence through capturing
and commanding the
attention of the audience,
maintaining an appropriate
posture, making good use of
stage, having an impressive
visual appearance, and in
displaying meaningful body
language and general stage
mannerisms
Presents the folk song
logically with a clear oral
synopsis, a clear beginning,
development and conclusion.
Sings the folk song
effectively with appropriate
pitching and tempo, proper
pronunciation of words, clear
2 1
APPROACHING
EXPECTATION
(2 marks)
Displays effective stage
presence with a few errors in
capturing and commanding
the attention of the audience,
maintaining an appropriate
posture, making good use of
stage, having an impressive
visual appearance, or in
displaying meaningful body
language and general stage
mannerisms
Presents the folk song with a
few errors in clarity of oral
synopsis, and organization of
beginning, development and
conclusion.
Sings folk song with a few
errors either in pitching,
tempo, pronunciation of
words, tone or in projection
of voice.
BELOW
EXPECTATION
(1 mark)
Displays a stage presence with
numerous errors in capturing and
commanding the attention of the
audience, maintaining an
appropriate posture, making use
of stage, visual appearance, and
in body language and general
stage mannerisms
Presents the folk song with
numerous errors in articulatio of
the oral synopsis, and
organization of beginning,
development and conclusion.
Sings folk song with numerous
errors in pitching, tempo,
pronunciation of words, tone and
projection of voice

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 clarity of tone and projection of
voice.
Suitability of Creatively and skilfully
gestures and incorporates suitable gestures
movements. and movements in the
performance of the folk song.
Appropriateness of Creatively and artistically uses
costumes, makeup, appropriate costumes, makeup,
and props and props in the performance of
the folk song.
Suitability of Creatively and expertly
accompaniment incorporates appropriate props
and accompaniment in the
performance of the folk song.
Effectiveness in Excellently performs more than
performance of one role (soloist, instrumentalist,
individual role. response group member) in
performance of folk song.
Effectiveness in the Captivatingly and effectively
communication of communicates the intended
message message(s) in the folk song
through maintaining an effective
stage presence, logical
presentation of performance,
effective singing, suitable
movements, appropriate
costumes and props, and suitable
accompaniment.
of tone and well projected
voice.
Presents folk song Presents folk song with a few Presents folk song with many
incorporating suitable errors in either gestures or errors in both gestures and
gestures and movements. movements. movements.
Uses appropriate costumes, Performs the folk song with Performs the folk song with
makeup, and props in the inconsistencies in inappropriate costumes, makeup,
performance of the folk song. appropriateness of either and props
costumes, makeup, or props
Incorporates appropriate Performs the folk song with Performs the folk song with
accompaniment in the inconsistencies in inappropriate accompaniment.
performance of the folk song. appropriateness of
accompaniment.
Effectively performs Performs individual role as Ineffectively performs individual
individual role as soloist, soloist, instrumentalist, or role as soloist, instrumentalist,
instrumentalist, or response response group member with or response group member.
group member. a few errors.
Effectively communicates the Communicates the intended Communicates the intended
intended message(s) of the message(s) of the folk song message(s) of the folk song with
folk song through with a few errors in stage numerous errors in stage
maintaining an effective stage presence, logic of presence, logic of presentation
presence, logical presentation presentation of performance, of performance, effectiveness of
of performance, effective effectiveness of singing, singing, appropriateness of
singing, suitable movements, appropriateness of movements, and suitability of
appropriate costumes and movements, and suitability of costumes props, and
props, and suitable costumes props, and accompaniment.
accompaniment. accompaniment.
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 3. Assessment of core competency 4 marks

Use the criteria set in the rubric below to award scores for each Grade 7 learner on acquisition of competency during the execution of the entire assessment task.
Award marks for each Grade 7 learner’s performance per level as follows:
Level 1 (Below expectation) - 1 mark
Level 2 (Approaching expectation) - 2 mark.
Level 3 (Meeting expectation) - 3 marks
Level 4 (Exceeding Expectation) – 4 marks

LEVEL 4 3
EXCEEDING EXPECTATION
(4 marks)
CRITERIA
Display of Displays excellent communication
communication and (speaking and singing articulately,
collaboration keen listening and observation) and
collaboration (sharing tasks,
working with others, recognizing
others’ ideas) skills during
selection, training, and performing
of the group folk song.
MEETING EXPECTATION
(3 marks)
Displays proper communication
(speaking and singing
articulately, keen listening and
observation) and collaboration
(sharing tasks, working with
others, recognizing others’
ideas) skills during selection,
training, and performing of the
group folk song.
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APPROACHING
EXPECTATION
(2 marks)
Displays a few errors either in
communication (speaking and
singing articulately, keen
listening and observation), or
collaboration (sharing tasks,
working with others,
recognizing others’ ideas)
during selection, training, and
performing of the group folk
song.
BELOW
EXPECTATION
(1 mark)
Displays numerous errors in
communication (speaking and
singing, listening and observation),
and collaboration (sharing tasks,
working with others, recognizing
others’ ideas) during selection,
training, and performing of group
folk song.

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CRITERIA

Number
CANDIDATE’S DETAILS
Assessment
Selection of folk song Appreciation
(4 marks)

Communication and Collaboration

Grade 7 JSS - Performing Arts

Stage presence and etiquette

SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT

Presentation of performance

7
Effectiveness of singing
= 24 marks
Performing

4 Marks each x6

Effectiveness in performance of
individual role

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Effectiveness in the
communication of message
Suitability of gestures and
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movements
Appropriateness of costumes,
makeup, and props
Creating

=12 marks

Suitability of accompaniment
4 Marks each x 3

TOTAL
40 MARKS