This document outlines the 5 year flight plan from the outset of Year 7 to the new GCSE in Music (relevant for all boards). The assessment criteria are outlined for each year group using the GCSE vocabulary of Appraising, Composing and Performing. It explains what each 9-1 grade looks like in Yr 7, 8, 9 and at GCSE. Can be used for teacher assessment, showing criteria to students and parents, and/or display.

Presentation tracking basic developments in Music Tech.

A revision sheet for the new GCSE set piece Haydn's symphony 101, Movement 2.

A planning sheet for students to help them prepare to write their free composition.

Useful for practice performances. The new AQA GCSE performance criteria for students to read and use to track their performance progress.

A simple and concise final revision guide for students. Includes a checklist and 8 mark questions for both Haydn and The Beatles.

A simple guide to composing for AQA GCSE Music

A booklet I give to students at the beginning of the year. It contains the mark scheme for each piece in the portfolio. I also attach a draft log book to the back so they complete it as they go, and then only have to write up a 'neat' copy before submitting their portfolio.

Give to students for independent study - if they know all these terms it really does impact their result

A presentation introducing the set work for A2.