Strengths (Fives)
| relate and compare data from different sources, identify issues and obtain relevant information |
| reason and apply decision making processes and consider how to find solutions to problems |
| identify appropriate data sources |
| identify significant opportunities and be pro-active in putting forward ideas for problem solving. |
| recognise and understand when compromise and accommodating others is necessary |
| express self effectively in a group and in one to one situations |
| use an objective approach to relate to others in order to achieve goals |
| explore more than one solution in order to solve a problem |
| consider the ideas of others to help solve problems |
| demonstrate resilience and lateral thinking abilities when applied to problem solving |
| check written work for errors before submission |
| express and convey ideas appropriately and accurately in writing |
| maintain positive attitudes to work and understand when a task has not been completed well and identify changes for the future |
| understand how to gain feedback on work or performance |
| plan day in order to manage time more effectively |
| identify resources required to complete a set task |
| apply suitable approaches and put in extra effort if required in order to meet tight deadlines |
| work without supervision and use own initiative |
| keep track of work schedules and deadlines by applying multi-tasking abilities |
| able to devise own approaches to projects |
| establish a course of action for self and evaluate own performance |
| generate and recognise best practice and apply imaginative ideas to different situations |
| work out a preferred course of action |
| present complex and unusual ideas to friends and colleagues |
| comfortable using computers, including different applications in context |
| knowing where to use information and how to cite and reference |
| able to apply their knowledge in everyday situations |
| Performing accurately and in time as a group |
| Performing in front of a small audience |
| Performing in front of a large audience |
| Playing chords (3 notes at once) |
| Being able to perform in a range of styles e.g. hip-hop, Reggae, Classical |
| Perform at least one piece from memory |
| Hear when I make a mistake and correct it myself |
| Composing a basic, short idea like a set of chords or beat |
| Creating and fitting more than 3 layers together |
| Structuring a song |
| Working out a melody by ear |
| Using technical language to describe what music sounds like, such as dynamics and tempo |
| Know a range of genres and what they sound like e.g. Rock, Classical and World Music |
Overall, I think these grade fives represent my skills in both everyday life such as problem-solving and in the music course like performing and writing about music. I believe these show that I am a quite independent thinker and I would prefer working in small groups or even on my own than in large groups, as then I can work more effectively and can test more of my own ideas.
Weaknesses (fours to ones)
I am confident in terms of music and performing in front of many different crowds, however when it comes to talking to a crowd I would definitely struggle, so this is something I could improve so I can deliver presentations to classes or even people I don’t know such as employers or teachers. I could improve this by working on presentation skills and talking to new people.
I need to also practice writing lyrics, as this is something I am not used to doing and everything I write never seems great in my eyes.
I could also improve my ability to work in teams as I am much more of an independent thinker, so a lot of the time I just tend to stray off and do my own thing. I could make this skill better by working more with teams and engaging more by inputting my ideas and listening to other’s ideas, even if that idea might not work out.
I could improve my general musicianship skills and keyboard skills as I can not play two-handed and I still struggle a little to read music notation. I can improve this by practising on the keyboard every day, especially playing two-handed and more difficult chords and make sure I practice reading notations.
Peer-Assessment (Adam Stothers)
It could be good for you to work with a larger group so you can get more ideas, opinions and interpretations of the work. Delivering presentations is a difficult skill, so to work on that just practice it. Same with writing lyrics, that’s just a skill that comes from practice and working with other people. Playing a new instrument is always difficult, however, learning a new instrument is really good so that could be good for you. You’ve done a good analysis.