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Sample examination: will be made available to assist you in preparing for the examination and will give you an idea of what questions you will be asked. Below are some suggestions for preparing for the exam and doing well on it. Scoring
You will receive a numerical grade (0-4) for every question. If the examiner feels a response falls between two numbers, the examiner can assign .5 (for example, 1.5, 2.5, 3.5). The specific scoring for each portion of the exam is explained as follows: In Part A (dancing, worth 40%), the examiner will use the following grading key:4 Points: All of the syllabus figures were danced accurately. You danced with grace, musicality, and good partnership skills. 3 Points: Most of the syllabus figures were danced accurately and you showed a good sense of musicality and partnership awareness. 2 Points: More than half of the syllabus figures were danced accurately and you were on time with the music. 1 Point: Less than half of the syllabus patterns were performed correctly, and/or you were off time with the music more than 50% of the time. 0 Points: Candidate was unable to perform the figure or ran out of time and did not complete the test In Part B (theoretical questions, worth 30%) and Part C (general teaching questions, worth 20%), the examiner will use the following grading key: 4 Points: You answered the question perfectly and without hesitation, and correctly demonstrated all other elements of the figures shown in response to the question. If, for example, a candidate is asked for the footwork of a figure, you will receive 4 points for the question only if all other elements (alignment, timing, amount of turn, etc.) are also demonstrated correctly. If you provide the correct footwork, but other elements of the figure are demonstrated incorrectly you will not receive 4 points. 3 Points: You answered the question correctly and relatively quickly (some hesitation is permissible.) 2 Points: You provided information that was more than 50% correct. 1 Point: You provided information that was less than 50% correct. 0 Points: Candidate was unable to answer the question or ran out of time and did not complete the test In Part D (overall presentation, worth 10%), the examiner will use the following grading key: 4 Points: You were clear, articulate, and graceful, and presented the material in an engaging, lively, intelligent fashion. 3 Points: You spoke well and clearly, and presented the information in a pleasant, friendly, fashion. 2 Points: You spoke with a clear voice and maintained composure most of the time. 1 Point: It was difficult to hear or understand you more than 50% of the time, and/or you became flustered, frustrated, impatient, or angry in a way that had a demonstrable effect on your performance. 0 Points: Candidate was unable to complete the test. Results of examination: While the examiner will score the examination, all final score tallying will be done by CDTA. At the close of the examination, the examiner will make a copy of the score sheet for him or herself, and then send the original to CDTA. CDTA will notify you of the official results within two weeks of the examination (or sooner when possible). The examiner may let you know if you have done well on the test or if you need additional work on your dancing and/or theory but will not be able to give you the final score. |
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