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Specimen Aural Tests 4-5 - 4

The document outlines the marking criteria for aural tests, emphasizing a holistic assessment of a candidate's performance based on accuracy and confidence. It provides information on alternative testing options for candidates with specific needs, including those who are deaf or blind. Additionally, it references resources for further aural training and contact information for inquiries regarding access accommodations.

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Specimen Aural Tests 4-5 - 4

The document outlines the marking criteria for aural tests, emphasizing a holistic assessment of a candidate's performance based on accuracy and confidence. It provides information on alternative testing options for candidates with specific needs, including those who are deaf or blind. Additionally, it references resources for further aural training and contact information for inquiries regarding access accommodations.

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How are the aural tests marked? Access (for candidates with specific needs)
The mark for aural tests is arrived at by making an Deaf or hearing-impaired candidates may opt to
overall assessment of the candidate's performance respond to alternative tests in place of the standard
during the set of tests as a whole, and relating this tests, if requested at the time of entry. The syllabus
to the assessment criteria shown below. Rather than for these tests is available free on request from
starting at zero and awarding marks as the tests ABRSM. For blind or partially-sighted candidates,
proceed, or at 18 and deducting marks, examiners alternative tests are available for Test B. For further
use the principle of marking positively or negatively information about alternative tests and access
from the pass mark. The mark then reflects the for candidates with specific needs please contact
cumulative balance of qualities that the candidate has ABRSM's Access Co-ordinator or visit the website.
demonstrated, taking into account both the accuracy Telephone +44(0)20 7636 5400
and the confidence of their responses. Textphone+44 (0)20 7637 2582
Email accesscoordinator@abrsm.ac.uk
Assessment criteria (all grades) www.a brsm.o rg,/spec ia I needs
Distinction
(18) . Quick, accurate and perceptive responses Other aural training resources from ABRSM
For further examples and comprehensive advice
Merit
on preparing candidates for aural tests, teachers
(15{7) . Good responses
are referred to the new edition of Aural Training in
. Minor errors or hesitation Practice (2011).
Pass
Please note that the music extracts in this book have been freely
(12-14) . Approximately half the tests correctly adapted where necessary for the purpose of the aural tests.
answered
First published in 2010 by ABRSM (Publishing) Ltd, a wholly
. Evidence of awareness, despite hesitation
owned subsidiary of ABRSM, 24Portland Place, London W1B'lLU,
and error United Kingdom

Below Pass
Reprinted in 2010
(9-11) . Slow and uncertain responses
. lnaccuracy in parts of all tests O 2010 by The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music

(6-8) . Very slow and mostly incorrect responses Cover and text design by Vermillion

. All tests entirely inaccurate


Music and text origination by Andrew Jones
Additional text setting by Hope Services Ltd
(0) ' No work offered Printed in England by Halstan & Co. Ltd, Amersham, Bucks.

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