General music teachers have long struggled with the issue of how to assess the progress of their students accurately and objectively. With this practical and much-needed book, Dr. Brophy guides teachers through every step necessary to develop a personal style of assessing students while working within the guidelines of local, district, state, and national standards. Along with clear, in-depth explanations, the Chapter Summaries, Questions for Clarification, Questions for Discussion, Assessment Practice, and scoring guide suggestions combine to create a resource that is thorough, practical, and indispensable.