{ "method": "Estimated age = 0.39 × words per sentence + 11.8 × syllables per word − 10.59. Standalone task lines count as sentence units. Syllables use a fixed dictionary and vowel-group heuristic inherited from the reference pack. This is a text estimate, not an assessment of a learner. Headings, codes, dates and staff notes excluded. Short vocabulary labels and stems are taught with their numbered symbols.", "target_age_below": 11, "results": [ { "lesson": 1, "surface": "Core slide sentences", "words": 267, "sentence_units": 41, "syllables": 323, "FK_grade": 1.22, "estimated_age": 6.22, "sha256": "9a8f7ad1c2e76ffd4db08b38062ec54835276ea611eb4189807e6af0f1ef4c8a", "text": "I can learn a four-beat part and repeat it with a steady pulse.\nI can follow the count-in and start on beat 1.\nI can keep each rest as long as a tap.\nI can repeat my part twice without speeding up.\nShow a soft tap, then stop on the cue.\nPoint across four beat boxes at an even pace.\nWhat could you do during a silent beat?\nChoose a comfortable way to join today.\nWhich part has one rest: A or B?\nPoint to four boxes. Read TAP, REST, TAP, TAP.\nWait for 1, 2, 3, 4. Start on the next 1.\nPlay part A twice. Give each box one full beat.\nHear one useful comment. Choose a next step and try again.\npulse — Even beats that keep the music moving.\npart — The pattern one player or group follows.\nrest — One beat with no sound. Keep counting.\ncount-in — A count before we start together.\nCount in together: 1, 2, 3, 4. Wait until the next 1.\nPoint and play part A twice: TAP REST TAP TAP.\nThe listener checks beat 2 stays silent for a full beat.\nChoose one next step, then repeat once with less adult pointing.\nSupported: use the score with help.\nIndependent: keep your own part.\nAspire: add repeats, comparison or a cue.\nUse one route. Keep your own record.\nMy part is ___.\nI kept the pulse by ___.\nThe listener noticed ___.\nMy next step was ___. On my next try ___.\nKeep my real practice note in the arts log.\nWhere is the rest in part A?\nWhen do you start after the count-in?\nWhat did you change or keep after the comment?" }, { "lesson": 1, "surface": "Step cards", "words": 36, "sentence_units": 8, "syllables": 41, "FK_grade": -0.4, "estimated_age": 4.6, "sha256": "e6f2b237c4996d271345ea14628048800dd3b4353977592b936a3eb4173ee9c3", "text": "Point to four boxes. Read TAP, REST, TAP, TAP.\nWait for 1, 2, 3, 4. Start on the next 1.\nPlay part A twice. Give each box one full beat.\nHear one useful comment. Choose a next step and try again." }, { "lesson": 1, "surface": "Words and definitions", "words": 32, "sentence_units": 5, "syllables": 41, "FK_grade": 2.02, "estimated_age": 7.02, "sha256": "d7119ae1bb76e1e623e1b0f9997fba92b1dfcb69769b1c9132ec348b847a6ea0", "text": "pulse: Even beats that keep the music moving.\npart: The pattern one player or group follows.\nrest: One beat with no sound. Keep counting.\ncount-in: A count before we start together." }, { "lesson": 1, "surface": "Sentence stems", "words": 19, "sentence_units": 4, "syllables": 23, "FK_grade": 0.55, "estimated_age": 5.55, "sha256": "b67698c01a85c20a0b00457071ad2e071fa9f5f8236aaca7476c9532a20e63a6", "text": "My part is ___ on beats ___.\nI kept the rest by ___.\nThe listener noticed ___.\nNext I will ___, then try again." }, { "lesson": 1, "surface": "Evidence slip", "words": 35, "sentence_units": 7, "syllables": 44, "FK_grade": 1.19, "estimated_age": 6.19, "sha256": "ea9c8236218dc467e6c23df110d752819075918c137c8a4e390c6270a5a8e73d", "text": "My part is ___.\nI kept the pulse by ___.\nThe listener noticed ___.\nMy next step was ___. On the next try ___.\nRecord only what really happened. An adult may write your exact words and read them back." }, { "lesson": 1, "surface": "Knowledge organiser", "words": 75, "sentence_units": 9, "syllables": 90, "FK_grade": 1.82, "estimated_age": 6.82, "sha256": "24419f3e18f340a09a0cc1154817e792e6c6288af089585c81a8caeb2090ef55", "text": "I can learn a four-beat part and repeat it with a steady pulse.\nI can follow the count-in and start on beat 1.\nI can keep each rest as long as a tap.\nI can repeat my part twice without speeding up.\npulse: Even beats that keep the music moving.\npart: The pattern one player or group follows.\nrest: One beat with no sound. Keep counting.\ncount-in: A count before we start together." }, { "lesson": 1, "surface": "Book prompts", "words": 100, "sentence_units": 13, "syllables": 132, "FK_grade": 2.99, "estimated_age": 7.99, "sha256": "dec96479a44cd9ec05563a2ac51a92b7d101362df77d48e48fd77d4af12d0fb4", "text": "Show four even beats and your comfortable action.\nA or B, with a rest count from the score.\nCopy or sketch part A with four numbered boxes.\nShow where you wait, start and rest.\nUse one word in a sentence or sketch.\nA checked count-in and two attempts of part A.\nYour rest check and one response to feedback.\nYour selected part and practice method.\nOne supported attempt and your response.\nTwo repeats and a listener check.\nYour comparison or longer repeat check.\nYour own practice note and next attempt.\nThe rest, start point and one useful next step." }, { "lesson": 1, "surface": "Activity cards", "words": 47, "sentence_units": 9, "syllables": 52, "FK_grade": -0.5, "estimated_age": 4.5, "sha256": "28585c79ce86e419f7a5ac0396b0bd07359220597434fcc4130d15bc4d866735", "text": "Each box has one equal beat. Keep the silence as long as a tap.\nPart A: 1 TAP · 2 REST · 3 TAP · 4 TAP.\nCount-in: 1, 2, 3, 4. Start on the next 1.\nPlay A twice. Point through the rest on beat 2.\nAsk: Did the silence last one full beat? Try one useful change." }, { "lesson": 1, "surface": "Comparison", "words": 93, "sentence_units": 12, "syllables": 117, "FK_grade": 2.28, "estimated_age": 7.28, "sha256": "8c8330323da62296b90a6ad65bff0ed00e2dd58412126373c9fe800f9e1cd60b", "text": "Compare these two original class parts. They are teaching examples. Count each box for one equal beat. A: TAP REST TAP TAP. B: REST TAP REST TAP.\nBoth parts use ___ equal beats.\nThe rest is on beat ___ in part A and beats ___ in part B.\nWhen both parts play, we tap together on beat ___.\nI can keep my part by ___.\nThese are original class patterns. They are not works by named artists and do not count as an artist encounter. Compare what you can hear or show; do not invent a performance record." }, { "lesson": 1, "surface": "Colour key", "words": 53, "sentence_units": 12, "syllables": 73, "FK_grade": 2.39, "estimated_age": 7.39, "sha256": "7223896d41aaa1b29be8ec238e23211fa3c78674e038d7489c1c771323e7ccd0", "text": "Picture colours.\nNavy: headings.\nBlue: outlines and beat numbers.\nTeal: TAP circles.\nWhite: REST circles and paper.\nGrey: beat spaces.\nRed: STOP reminder.\nThe logo has a navy background.\nIt has a mint green ring and cream M.\nIts star is amber.\nIts corners are black.\nWords, numbers and shapes give the meaning." }, { "lesson": 1, "surface": "Supported route", "words": 150, "sentence_units": 18, "syllables": 174, "FK_grade": 1.35, "estimated_age": 6.35, "sha256": "c53b048ed1bac6f3125e38bd5ef4210af57dbe610b11c3e8877da9a3c0b24b54", "text": "I can learn a four-beat part and repeat it with a steady pulse.\nShow a soft tap, then stop on the cue.\nPoint across four beat boxes at an even pace.\nWhat could you do during a silent beat?\nChoose a comfortable way to join today.\nUse part A: TAP REST TAP TAP. Point and say it first.\nAn adult points to the beat numbers while you count in.\nTap softly or point for two repeats. Keep the rest for one beat.\nChoose a picture to show one thing that stayed in time.\nRespond to one next step and try the part again.\nWhere is the rest in part A?\nWhen do you start after the count-in?\nWhat did you change or keep after the comment?\nYou can tap softly, point, sign, speak, draw or write. Ask for a pause or a quiet space. Follow the stop cue." }, { "lesson": 1, "surface": "Independent route", "words": 147, "sentence_units": 17, "syllables": 173, "FK_grade": 1.67, "estimated_age": 6.67, "sha256": "4e8de7c0bf6d82c06c70cad588e34c720ff8187756da2cfee8a850dc2d390932", "text": "I can learn a four-beat part and repeat it with a steady pulse.\nShow a soft tap, then stop on the cue.\nPoint across four beat boxes at an even pace.\nWhat could you do during a silent beat?\nChoose a comfortable way to join today.\nRead part A: TAP REST TAP TAP. Mark the rest in your book.\nWait for a four-count count-in, then start on the next 1.\nPlay two repeats while the pulse keeper points silently.\nAsk a listener to check the rest and the repeat.\nNote one next step, respond and replay with less help.\nWhere is the rest in part A?\nWhen do you start after the count-in?\nWhat did you change or keep after the comment?\nYou can tap softly, point, sign, speak, draw or write. Ask for a pause or a quiet space. Follow the stop cue." }, { "lesson": 1, "surface": "Aspire route", "words": 143, "sentence_units": 16, "syllables": 174, "FK_grade": 2.25, "estimated_age": 7.25, "sha256": "9c6eeaa153885dff475ac2d99e4419280f01fc499b7a57a5f0e345c3c8027820", "text": "I can learn a four-beat part and repeat it with a steady pulse.\nShow a soft tap, then stop on the cue.\nPoint across four beat boxes at an even pace.\nWhat could you do during a silent beat?\nChoose a comfortable way to join today.\nLearn part A, then read part B: REST TAP REST TAP.\nExplain where their rests and taps differ.\nRehearse either part for four repeats with a silent count-in.\nAsk a listener to check whether the pulse stayed even.\nChoose a change to your practice method and explain its effect.\nWhere is the rest in part A?\nWhen do you start after the count-in?\nWhat did you change or keep after the comment?\nYou can tap softly, point, sign, speak, draw or write. Ask for a pause or a quiet space. Follow the stop cue." }, { "lesson": 2, "surface": "Core slide sentences", "words": 287, "sentence_units": 41, "syllables": 354, "FK_grade": 1.69, "estimated_age": 6.69, "sha256": "893f0c7047bda494a7c4ee8b8065002953b9246a87151db1a8a1f5127b9c7e1d", "text": "I can keep my part with another part and use feedback to improve.\nI can enter after the shared count-in.\nI can keep my part while a different part plays.\nI can use one comment and show the effect on another try.\nShow part A softly or silently from last time.\nWhere is its rest, and how long does it last?\nWhat next step did you really choose?\nShow the stop cue before the group starts.\nOn which beat do both parts tap: 2 or 4?\nRead A or B. Point to your taps and rests.\nWait for the count-in. Play your part with the other part.\nAsk what stayed together and what needs care.\nUse one next step. Try again and compare the result.\npulse — The even beats shared by both parts.\nrehearse — Practise a part so it becomes more secure.\ncue — A clear signal that tells us when to act.\nfeedback — A useful comment about what happened and what to try.\nPlay A alone once; then B alone once. Keep four equal positions.\nUse one count-in, then join both parts for two repeats.\nA listener checks the shared tap on beat 4 and the full rests.\nRespond to one next step, retry and say what stayed or changed.\nSupported: use the score with help.\nIndependent: keep your own part.\nAspire: add repeats, comparison or a cue.\nUse one route. Keep your own record.\nI played or showed part ___.\nMy rests were on ___.\nThe listener noticed ___.\nMy next step was ___. I responded by ___.\nOn the next try ___. Keep my real response.\nWhich part did you keep? Where were its rests?\nHow could you rejoin after losing your place?\nWhat did feedback help you change or check?" }, { "lesson": 2, "surface": "Step cards", "words": 40, "sentence_units": 7, "syllables": 46, "FK_grade": 0.21, "estimated_age": 5.21, "sha256": "2312c28f58b916990b62589653303fe9b0971f8e69d77ac940f683d3a75f6726", "text": "Read A or B. Point to your taps and rests.\nWait for the count-in. Play your part with the other part.\nAsk what stayed together and what needs care.\nUse one next step. Try again and compare the result." }, { "lesson": 2, "surface": "Words and definitions", "words": 38, "sentence_units": 4, "syllables": 51, "FK_grade": 3.95, "estimated_age": 8.95, "sha256": "9a44938b8b51c27f083ec79db581955355eaf06b1419c14648843e88b57cdecc", "text": "pulse: The even beats shared by both parts.\nrehearse: Practise a part so it becomes more secure.\ncue: A clear signal that tells us when to act.\nfeedback: A useful comment about what happened and what to try." }, { "lesson": 2, "surface": "Sentence stems", "words": 18, "sentence_units": 5, "syllables": 21, "FK_grade": -0.42, "estimated_age": 4.58, "sha256": "e80d50d8e688dbdddb01fc63846ee2f37a99e04e2bcc4b42df7f0006131f52db", "text": "My part had taps on ___.\nWe shared the pulse by ___.\nThe listener noticed ___.\nI tried ___. The next time ___." }, { "lesson": 2, "surface": "Evidence slip", "words": 34, "sentence_units": 8, "syllables": 48, "FK_grade": 2.73, "estimated_age": 7.73, "sha256": "c1d510b9d6d0212182c310ffa93ee9005c0bbc8f9518343131b8a2a627565ba1", "text": "My part was ___. My rests were on ___.\nThe listener noticed ___.\nMy next step was ___. I responded by ___.\nOn the next try ___.\nThis records a real practice attempt. Keep your own contribution visible or described." }, { "lesson": 2, "surface": "Knowledge organiser", "words": 81, "sentence_units": 8, "syllables": 106, "FK_grade": 3.8, "estimated_age": 8.8, "sha256": "0578a37effd1f084fb8bb87ae8b2fa1ecabfab5ad91dd7dc1eb994ec636cc2d6", "text": "I can keep my part with another part and use feedback to improve.\nI can enter after the shared count-in.\nI can keep my part while a different part plays.\nI can use one comment and show the effect on another try.\npulse: The even beats shared by both parts.\nrehearse: Practise a part so it becomes more secure.\ncue: A clear signal that tells us when to act.\nfeedback: A useful comment about what happened and what to try." }, { "lesson": 2, "surface": "Book prompts", "words": 98, "sentence_units": 13, "syllables": 135, "FK_grade": 3.61, "estimated_age": 8.61, "sha256": "2b5735eaca7a0208a5edbe73b11eaef03542a472ef0c53096f45471c2e03b98b", "text": "Recall part A and a real practice aim.\nBeat 2 or 4, with a reason from both scores.\nCopy your chosen part in four numbered boxes.\nMark its rests and a safe re-entry point.\nUse one word in a sentence or sketch.\nRecord the count-in and your chosen part.\nA specific listener comment and response.\nYour route choice and group practice aim.\nYour part with support and your next attempt.\nYour two repeats and shared beat-4 check.\nYour cue, swap or longer repeat comparison.\nYour contribution, feedback, response and retry.\nYour rests, recovery cue and one actual change." }, { "lesson": 2, "surface": "Activity cards", "words": 45, "sentence_units": 9, "syllables": 52, "FK_grade": -0.0, "estimated_age": 5.0, "sha256": "39e24f9839af9b6198e43315e4e20de118e6ea79bc7fcefc6031fd814f0bf2ed", "text": "Keep your own score visible. The two patterns fit the same four beats.\nA: 1 TAP · 2 REST · 3 TAP · 4 TAP.\nB: 1 REST · 2 TAP · 3 REST · 4 TAP.\nBoth tap on 4. Use this to check that the parts line up.\nLost your place? Follow silently. Rejoin on the next 1 cue." }, { "lesson": 2, "surface": "Comparison", "words": 93, "sentence_units": 12, "syllables": 117, "FK_grade": 2.28, "estimated_age": 7.28, "sha256": "8c8330323da62296b90a6ad65bff0ed00e2dd58412126373c9fe800f9e1cd60b", "text": "Compare these two original class parts. They are teaching examples. Count each box for one equal beat. A: TAP REST TAP TAP. B: REST TAP REST TAP.\nBoth parts use ___ equal beats.\nThe rest is on beat ___ in part A and beats ___ in part B.\nWhen both parts play, we tap together on beat ___.\nI can keep my part by ___.\nThese are original class patterns. They are not works by named artists and do not count as an artist encounter. Compare what you can hear or show; do not invent a performance record." }, { "lesson": 2, "surface": "Colour key", "words": 53, "sentence_units": 12, "syllables": 73, "FK_grade": 2.39, "estimated_age": 7.39, "sha256": "7223896d41aaa1b29be8ec238e23211fa3c78674e038d7489c1c771323e7ccd0", "text": "Picture colours.\nNavy: headings.\nBlue: outlines and beat numbers.\nTeal: TAP circles.\nWhite: REST circles and paper.\nGrey: beat spaces.\nRed: STOP reminder.\nThe logo has a navy background.\nIt has a mint green ring and cream M.\nIts star is amber.\nIts corners are black.\nWords, numbers and shapes give the meaning." }, { "lesson": 2, "surface": "Supported route", "words": 148, "sentence_units": 16, "syllables": 175, "FK_grade": 1.97, "estimated_age": 6.97, "sha256": "33cdb1f969f16921c66d683df719f06a0b723293089b9f0b98aee01ea4c089bb", "text": "I can keep my part with another part and use feedback to improve.\nShow part A softly or silently from last time.\nWhere is its rest, and how long does it last?\nWhat next step did you really choose?\nShow the stop cue before the group starts.\nChoose A or B and point to it with an adult.\nRehearse your own part once with the other part silent.\nWait for the count-in and join for two repeats.\nUse a silent pointer or next-beat-1 cue if you lose your place.\nChoose one helpful comment, respond and try again.\nWhich part did you keep, and where were its rests?\nHow could you rejoin after losing your place?\nWhat did the feedback help you change or check?\nYou can tap softly, point, sign, speak, draw or write. Ask for a pause or a quiet space. Follow the stop cue." }, { "lesson": 2, "surface": "Independent route", "words": 145, "sentence_units": 16, "syllables": 175, "FK_grade": 2.19, "estimated_age": 7.19, "sha256": "03c5bea7297baed21c70e88cab7b27b7ec531d68e9ed04ae479b3d0cf82c00cc", "text": "I can keep my part with another part and use feedback to improve.\nShow part A softly or silently from last time.\nWhere is its rest, and how long does it last?\nWhat next step did you really choose?\nShow the stop cue before the group starts.\nRecall your chosen part without copying the other player.\nJoin A and B for two repeats after one count-in.\nA listener checks the start, full rests and shared tap on beat 4.\nChoose one next step and record your response.\nTry again with less cueing and compare what happened.\nWhich part did you keep, and where were its rests?\nHow could you rejoin after losing your place?\nWhat did the feedback help you change or check?\nYou can tap softly, point, sign, speak, draw or write. Ask for a pause or a quiet space. Follow the stop cue." }, { "lesson": 2, "surface": "Aspire route", "words": 151, "sentence_units": 16, "syllables": 187, "FK_grade": 2.7, "estimated_age": 7.7, "sha256": "be1658e4c9036199c5c12c4d9984f2fa9478461ac5e0039a1c62f6c47b518114", "text": "I can keep my part with another part and use feedback to improve.\nShow part A softly or silently from last time.\nWhere is its rest, and how long does it last?\nWhat next step did you really choose?\nShow the stop cue before the group starts.\nKeep A or B for four repeats while the other part plays.\nDirect a silent count-in and a safe beat-1 re-entry cue.\nExplain why beat 4 can help the players check alignment.\nSwap parts after a new count-in, keeping their rests accurate.\nUse specific listener evidence to judge whether your practice change helped.\nWhich part did you keep, and where were its rests?\nHow could you rejoin after losing your place?\nWhat did the feedback help you change or check?\nYou can tap softly, point, sign, speak, draw or write. Ask for a pause or a quiet space. Follow the stop cue." } ] }