Class Exams (Primary & Standards 1 to 6) vs Grades
| Class Exams | Grades | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vocabulary | Similar | Similar | ||
| Exam | Teacher led | Examiner led (teacher not in room) | ||
| Exam - no of candidates | 2, 3 or 4 | 1 or 2 | ||
| Required to perform on own | No | Yes - selected exercises & dance | ||
| Theory tested | No | Yes | ||
| Free enchaînements | No | Yes | ||
| Improvisation | Yes | No | ||
| Weighting of Marks | Primary & Standard 1 | None (10% for each of ten units) | Grade 1 | Technique 40% Presentation 60% |
| Standards 2, 3 & 4 | Technique 40% Presentation & Musicality 60% | Grades 2, |
Technique 50% Presentation & Musicality 50% | |
| Standards 5 & 6 | Technique 50% Presentation & Musicality 50% | Grades 5 & 6 | Technique 60% Presentation & Musicality 40% | |
| Ofqual accredited | No | Yes | ||
| UCA points awarded | No | Yes - Grade 6 only | ||