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NYSSMA Curriculum Committee - A Standards Crosswalk Between Common Core and Music
This crosswalk documents the alignment between selected learning goals from the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts (ELA), and Mathematics. As New York State has adopted these standards, it presents us with a new and dynamic opportunity to demonstrate alignment between the learning described in the standards, and the concepts commonly taught in the music classroom.
This is not an exhaustive document, but rather a beginning. The reader is encouraged to continue to build the crosswalk with additional connections from classroom experiences. For more information, please visit www.nyssma.org.
MathDomain Core Curriculum Standard Music
Counting & Cardinality
Know number names & counting sequence
Know rhythmic value of notes and restsOperations & Algebraic Thinking Represent addition/subtract with objects
Generate and analyze patterns
Math problems using note values
Performance of rhythmic/tonal patterns
Musical form
Number & Operations-Fractions Understand fractions as numbers
Understand fraction equivalents
Rhythmic values of notes & rests
Duple/triple meter
MeasuresSub-divisionRhythm pyramid (whole, half, quarter, etc.)Measurement & Data
Classify ojects & count number of objects
Work with time
Measure lengthsDescribe & compare measurable attributesRepresent and interpret dataTime signature
Organize sound over time (rhythmic aspect)
TempoIntervalsScience of sound (frequency, amplitude, etc of sound waves)Geometry Identify & describe shapes
Graph points to solve real-world problems
Making inferences & justifying conclusions from observationForm
Melodic contour
Timbral & pitch qualities of instruments (size, string length, overtone series, acoustics)Ratio & Proportional Relationships
Ration concepts and use reasoning to solve problems Linear arrangement of rhythmic relationships(melodic construction - augmentation, diminuition)
Vertical arrangement of rhythmic relationships (rhythms lining up between parts)
English Language ArtsStrand Core Curriculum
StandardMusic Reading for Literature Recount stories, fables, etc.
Words/phrases describe rhythm & meaning
Overall structure of story
Different points of view of charactersIdentify who is telling storyCompare/contrast two or more versions of storyDetermine theme and analyze its developmentCompare/contrast written work to media versionMake connections between written text and other perspectivesFolk songs
Rhythms, patterns, repetition, form
FormTexture & balanceTimbre (melody/harmony)Theme & variationsMotivic developmentProgrammatic compositionCulture connections to musicReading for Information Questions re: details of text
Know/use text features
Meaning of domain specific wordsDescribe overall structure of events, ideas, concepts or infoDistinguish own point of viewEngage in group reading with purpose & understandingCritical listening
Expressive markings in music
Music specific vocabularyFormReact to music, improvisationSing and play with othersReading Foundational Skills Print concepts
Phonological awareness
Phonics & word recognitionFluencyRead music notation, follow own part
Sound production, diction, articulation
Lyrics, rhythm, note readingMusic reading, practice for fluencyWriting Write opinion supporting point of view
Draw evidence from text for analysis
Write information/explanatory textsProduction and distribution of writingShort research projectsWrite to support analysis of topics or textCreate text in response to literary workCritical responses, written critiques
Reflection, improvement plan
Program notesShort research projectsMusic critiquesMusic compositionSpeaking & Listening Ask/answer questions to clarify comprehension
Create multimedia presentation of stories or poems
Engage in collaborative discussionsIntitiate and participate effectively in collaborative workEvaluate speaker's point of viewInclude multimedia components to clarify informationMake strategic use of digital mediaCritical listening for performance in ensemble
Create audio recording of performance
Rehearsals, peer evaluation, group compositionStudent-led chamber ensemble(s)Analyze music compositionUse music software/tech in compositionEnhance composition/performance through mediaLanguage
Identify connections between words & their use
Correct use for frequently confused words
Use knowledge of language to write, speak, read, listenUse nuances in word meaningsDistinguish shades of meaningsAcquire & use domain-specific words and phrasesDemonstrate command of conventions of standard EnglishMusical vocabulary
Clarify misused vocabulary (hi/low, soft/loud)
Use music vocabulary to describe musicExpressive quality of lyricsVarious tempi/expressive markingsWrite or speak about musicPhrasing, articulation, expression markings