Lesson 13 • Unit 3 Assessment & Wrap-Up
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Unit 3 Assessment & Wrap-Up

The Business of Music — Final Day
Friday, February 13, 2026 • General Music • Mr. Mbagwu
TODAY: Quick review, then your Unit 3 Assessment.
DO NOW 5 Minutes • Index Card
05:00

The Highlight Reel

Write your TOP 3 most important facts or concepts from this entire unit.

For each one, name the lesson or topic it came from:

Artist Management
Lesson 6
Sound Engineering
Lesson 7
Music Marketing
Lesson 8
Entrepreneurship
Lesson 9
Bronx Music Scene
Lesson 10
Presentations
Lessons 11–12
These are YOUR highlights — what stuck with you the most?

I Can…

RAPID REVIEW

Key Concepts — The Business of Music

Artist Management

A&R
Artists & Repertoire — the person who discovers talent and oversees artistic development
360 Deal
Label takes a percentage of ALL revenue streams — not just album sales

Sound Engineering

Mixing vs. Mastering
Mixing = balancing individual tracks. Mastering = polishing the final stereo mix for release.
DAW
Digital Audio Workstation — software for recording, editing, and producing music

Marketing

Target Audience
The specific group of people most likely to consume your music — defined by demographics, behavior, and interests
Viral Strategy
Creating shareable content that spreads organically through social media

Entrepreneurship

Intellectual Property
Ownership rights over creative works — publishing, masters, trademarks
Revenue Streams
Multiple sources of income: streaming, touring, merch, licensing, endorsements

Bronx Music Scene

Breakbeat
DJ Kool Herc’s technique of isolating and looping drum breaks using two turntables (1973)
Four Pillars
DJing, MCing, Breaking, Graffiti Art — plus Knowledge (Afrika Bambaataa)

Presentations

Hook
An opening statement that grabs the audience’s attention in the first 10 seconds
Evidence
Specific facts, data, and numbers that support your claims — not vague statements
ASSESSMENT

Unit 3 Assessment — Instructions

What to Expect

  • Part 1: Key Terms Matching 6 pts
  • Part 2: Short Answer (4 questions) 12 pts
  • Part 3: Critical Thinking (2 questions) 12 pts
  • TOTAL 30 pts
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25 minutes. Budget your time — don’t spend 10 minutes on Part 1.
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Assessment weight: 60% of your unit grade.

Rules

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No phones, no Chromebooks. This is an individual written assessment.
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Use your own knowledge. No notes, no worksheets, no talking to your neighbor.
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Write clearly. I need to be able to read your answers. Illegible = 0 points.
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Use specific evidence. Names, numbers, dates, facts. Vague answers earn partial credit at best.
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You know this. You’ve been learning it for two weeks. Trust your preparation.
Assessment Time Remaining
25:00
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Work silently
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No devices
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Write clearly
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Be specific
EXIT TICKET 6 Points • Classwork (40%)
05:00
Question 1 — Personal Application (3 Points)

What was the most valuable thing you learned in this unit? How could you apply it to your own life, interests, or future career — even if you don’t plan to work in music?

3 pts: Identifies a specific concept and explains a clear, personal application

2 pts: Identifies a concept but application is vague or generic

1 pt: No specific concept or no connection to personal life

Question 2 — Self-Evaluation (3 Points)

Rate your own effort in this unit on a scale of 1–5. Then explain your rating with a specific example of something you did (or didn’t do) that reflects that level of effort.

3 pts: Gives a rating AND provides a specific, honest example that supports it

2 pts: Gives a rating with a vague or generic explanation

1 pt: Rating only with no explanation, or dishonest self-assessment

Multiple means of expression: Written • Verbal share with Mr. Mbagwu • Audio recording

Unit 3 Complete

You learned how the music industry really works — and you presented it like professionals.
7
Topics Covered
13
Lessons Completed
237
Scholars Strong
Next week: Unit 4 begins. Stay tuned.
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
— Proverbs 16:3
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