Evaluation
Student Grade 13-6
Two examiners certified by Yamaha Corporation and Yamaha Music Foundation will conduct the examination and report the following information about the candidate's level of achievement. (musical ability)
1) Level of Achievement for Each Subject
Score on the level of achievement (musical ability acquired) for each subject on the exam. (full score: 10 points).
A minimum score of 5 is required to pass, 7 is "standard" and 10 indicates "you have mastered the learning range".
2) Overall Level of Achievement
According to the total score of each subject, the overall level of achievement (musical ability) within the scope of learning required by the grade is determined. It is graded on a scale of S, A, B, C, D, E.
Pass
If the total score is 25 or more, the candidate will pass the examination.
- Overall evaluation "S" (Total score of 49 to 50): You have excellent abilities in the fields covered within this grade.
- Overall evaluation "A" (Total score of 41 to 48): You have very good abilities in the fields covered within this grade.
- Overall evaluation "B" (Total score of 33 to 40): You have satisfactory abilities in the fields covered within this grade. Work to improve your skills even more!
- Overall evaluation "C" (Total score of 25 to 32): You have almost all the required abilities in the fields covered within this grade. Work to develop a well-balanced range of skills!
Fail
If the total score is 24 or less, the candidate will not pass the examination.
Even if the total score is 25 or more, the candidate will not pass if the score in one or more subjects is 2 points or less.
- Overall evaluation "D" (Total score of 17 to 24): You are almost at the passing level with your abilities in the fields covered within this grade. Work to boost your abilities!
- Overall evaluation "E" (Total score of 16 or less): Your abilities have not reached the passing level in the fields covered within this grade. Go over what you have learned once more!
3) Advice for Future Learning
The candidate is informed about "Learning Achieved" and "Points for Future Learning."
Evaluation Subject
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Notice of the Result
Example: Piano Grade 7
*This example is current as of May 2021. The layout may have undergone some changes since then.
Certificate
Example: Piano Grade 7
*This example is current as of May 2021. The layout may have undergone some changes since then.
JMC Fundamental Skills Survey
An examiner certified by Yamaha Corporation and Yamaha Music Foundation and the class teacher will conduct the examination and report the following information about the student.
1) Fundamental music abilities
The abilities of 'listening': 'singing': 'playing': 'reading': and 'creating' are to be confirmed and evaluated by the examiner objectively through the elements.
2) Development during two years and overall evaluations
Development during two years
The class teacher gives comments about whether the student has participated in the lessons positively, appreciating the value of learning in the group, feeling the music, listening to the music willingly, etc.
Overall Assessment
The examiner explains the achievement results, or the fundamental music abilities, acquired during the two years through observation of what the student has done at the JMC FSS. The class teacher expresses appreciation for the parent's support for the two years.
Evaluation Elements
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Comment Sheet
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